Love this video ur vibe and this recipe are sooooooo wonderfully addictive, THANK U SO MUCH....am making this for the fourth time alrets, jus gets better n better an my tomato plants are really producing rinow here in California ❤️💛💚🌍💚💛❤️

@Refika

3 жыл бұрын

it is so nice to hear 🥰

@susanscovill6817

3 жыл бұрын

Scott Sharp Thats because your tomatoes know they’re destined for greatness in a great recipe. Lol

@alishbahnoor2443

3 жыл бұрын

@@Refika Plz share your technique of making sucuk in 10 minutes... As wht you said plz....🥰 And u r doing a great job.... Keep it going.... Love from Pakistan ❤️❤️

@veenskaur6238

3 жыл бұрын

Admire Ur kitchen Appliances,Too

@samirasang

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching ur recipes as they r as good as ur smile.

Probably the best decision you ever made in KZread is a channel with recipes in English. I always wanted the Turkish cuisine to become more popular and I wanted the people get it in the right way. I watched some videos some foreign cooks that cooking Turkish stuff but I don't know, they got the recipes wrong, they tried to make them in European or in a modern way bla bla, the Turkish food is not mixing great with the modern cuisine, it needs to be accepted as what it is. I've been watching you since you had a TV show, it's been 6-8 years I don't know, I was in high school. Love you so much. Hope the channel gets bigger and bigger.

@TheOmarhaff

4 жыл бұрын

You need to come to England, within the Muslim community Turkish food is one of the most popular, heck where I live there's 4 really good ones and a dozen others of varying quality

@mehmetcelik86

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheOmarhaff where do you live and which restaurants are good there?

@safranbilal7251

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheOmarhaff In Germany too, here is the Turkish food the most popular.

@TheOmarhaff

4 жыл бұрын

@@mehmetcelik86 I live in Leicester brother, we have Konak, Istanbul and Sultan Ahmet all highly recommend

@nessiferum6200

4 жыл бұрын

I'm in Leicester too, I need to check out these places sometime :)

"if French people made this, it would be world famous" As a Turkish person living in France and watching a Turkish cuisine channel in English, I can confirm 😅

@ingenioussterling9106

3 жыл бұрын

i think your spot on

@onnayoung7699

3 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is I live in Canada and can see more Turkish (and their neighbours) food then french. the french stole everything they know form the turks and egyptians anyway.

@MysteriousBreeze

2 жыл бұрын

The French can do one

@3run632

2 жыл бұрын

@@onnayoung7699 wtf are you on lmao

@antiochiagok2702

2 жыл бұрын

@@onnayoung7699 As a Turk, Idon't think French cuisine is inspired by Turkish cuisine that much. North African maybe?

Hello from Wales ❤️ I was supposed to paint my walls today but I watched your videos all day instead. We had this for brunch so my husband has forgiven me 😁 I can't wait to try more of your recipes . Thank you X

Ha! Totally agree with you Refika! If the French made menemen it would be “world class”. I will tell you what’s world class… MENEMEN and cilbir and iskender kabob and hunkar begendi etc etc etc…. As an American who was introduced to Turkish food a decade ago… it doesn’t get enough love. I love all Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, and Turkish is just at the top. Its Mediterranean done BETTER… done BEST. The breads, the cheeses, the salads, the sweets. It’s a wonderland. 🥲

@TUNC66

3 ай бұрын

I thank you for interpreting the facts without hiding your opinions.

I gotta say, one thing I love about Rekifa's cooking is how easily she just suggests alternatives without complaining about authenticity. I love Turkish cooking in general but obviously around the world different tastes and food availability is gonna happen. She makes note of what is traditional or common and then goes on to add what changes could easily be made to suit taste and availability. Looks fantastic, btw.

@supriyaalonari7378

Жыл бұрын

Correct

@Levvvame

8 ай бұрын

Her version is not authentic so maybe that is why haha. : D We have a national debate about if it should contain onion or not. (it should most def.) yet she did not even mention it. : ) the cheese, sucuk and pastirma is optional extras. The traditional menemen is more simple yet very tastier. (with onion) : )

Never have I made any comments on anyone's videos but your videos with your warm personality and the beautiful people who surround you just bring not only delicious cultural cuisine of your Nation but hope in all senses to the soul. Thank you, really

@Refika

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️🧿😘

I love the Turkisch cuisine and I have learned so much extra from your videos. In the Netherlands we are so lucky that we can find all the ingredients because of all the Turkish supermarkets. Thank you for all your tutorials, they really are great fun to watch and have inspired me to cook more Turkish recipes. A big compliment to all your colleagues too. Your videos are really nice. I think the Turkish supermarket in my neighbourhood is thankful also because I come there much more often now because of your videos.

@NuhDOLAZ

Жыл бұрын

Lekker hoor 😂

oh my lord! I just made this. how can such simple ingredients create somethings so flavorful?! 100/10 GREAT recipe!

I used to have GF from Turkey a few years ago. We were together for 3-4 years. I used to visit her and her parents and omg that food though. They really know how to cook. Always got fresh veggies from the market. They were huge with strong color. The amount of different cheese they had, and the sausages. This is first time Ive seen someone make this dish in years, not exactly the same. But the amount of butter, the right ingredients, the turkish dialect, the way you peel the tomato. Brings back so many memories. Just missing cumin, that stuff was in everything

I'm so glad KZread recommended me this. Going to explore Turkish food from now on

@medha1827

3 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome. Addictive 🤤

@foedspaghetti3290

3 жыл бұрын

Refika’s awesome

@krystalgarcia3397

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I have a big wish list of things to make from Refika’s channel!

I visited Turkiye in July for 12 days and fell in love with the food, people and culture. When I came back home to Canada 🇨🇦, I just had to cook some Turkish food. I love cooking and trying new recipes. I discovered Rafika’s channel and love her energy, recipes and shared love of cooking. I made menemen for breakfast this morning and we loved it. It was a dish I tried in Istanbul. I’ve also made Rafika’s ezme and doner. All in a week of being home! Love how healthy and fresh all the food is!! ❤ Thank you, Rafika - I love your kitchen and view of the Bosporus. How lucky you are to live in such a beautiful place! I hope to return someday.

Her explanations in English are great and makes you want to try all the dishes she’s cooking in her videos. But believe me, in Turkish she’s on a whole different level, since it’s her mother tongue. Her enthusiastic explanations always make my mouth water 😂 seni seviyoruz Refika abla ❤️

ahhhhh!!!!! I've been trying to figure out a meal that I had when I was a kid on holiday in turkey for the last 26 years... it was this!!! Thank you!!!!

@CreativeCreatorCreates

3 жыл бұрын

CaptainSlowbeard 💕

@dnrmoore4124

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome , food is love

@falim2007

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Dude your story incapsulates just how delicious this dish is... definitely a short film worth making loool

@cousinjake7986

3 жыл бұрын

I want in on producing the short film that ends with you in Refika's kitchen

@CaptainSlowbeard

3 жыл бұрын

@@cousinjake7986 :D

Sadece yemek tarifi videosu değil bu, kültürümüzü ve ülkemizi en güzel şekilde tanıtmak... Çok kaliteli çalışıyorsunuz her adımınızda ve umarım hakettiğiniz yerlere gelirsiniz💕💖😍😘

@grant575mixmaster

4 жыл бұрын

huh?

@infestedarta2027

4 жыл бұрын

Its Turkish they said:This is not just a cooking video. Its something that shows our culture and country in the best way possible... you work very well and i hope you get to the place you deserve to be at. (Emojis)

@Deniz-nj3cq

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Vader well, the vid is not just about a recipe but also a good representation of turkish culture, istanbul and everything. Kinda like a documentary and i appreciate their work :)

Its been like a years now I make this recipe at least twice a month, my family loves it every Saturday morning

Tarihinize, köklerinize ve milletinize bağlı olmanız yemeklerinize ayrı bir tat, size olan saygıma özel bir anlam ve değer katıyor. Kazakistan'dan selam!

@atakan9295

3 жыл бұрын

Kazak kardeşlerimize Türkiye’den selamlar 🤗 🇰🇿

I have never seen someone expressing so much passion and love while cooking. Refika you have amazing contiguous positive energy and the inspiration you carry through all your videos is amazing. Ağzımın sullari aktı izlerken. Acayip lezzetli görünüyor.

@ch3rl0b11n

4 жыл бұрын

Clearly you have never watch Gennaro Contaldo. But yes she is really passionate about cooking.

I love seeing different cultures that come up with similar solutions. In Mexican cooking, they make something similar but use salsa instead of the tomatoes. The extra that they do is using left over corn tortillas. They cut them up and toast them in oil and build this over them. They are called chiliquiles.

@Refika

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the information you shared 😍hope you enjoyed the Turkish Menemen 🙏

@lizcain2444

4 жыл бұрын

DAVE, IF U COME 2 SYDNEY TRADITIONAL TURKISH DINNERS ON ME. I CAN SHOW U WHILE COOKING THEM :-)))

@amiraabdo4627

4 жыл бұрын

👍

@VictorHugo-zq4tj

4 жыл бұрын

This is a Turkish cuisine breakfast, which dates back to old times, and families with low income and history would consume everyone.

@sshams9709

4 жыл бұрын

David, same here. Our world is beautifully different yet similar :)

"Hopefully today it's not done with the horses and the thigh of a man"... that cracked me up! The whole thing looks absolutely delicious! And you are very beautiful and have a great sense of humor and beautiful voice!

I love how you show the importance of zero waste. I knew a Turkish mom who did the same. ❤

Love your recipes. I am German but grew up in Istanbul and your recipes and the views of the city bring me right back home. :-)

I've been watching random cooking videos for the last two hours. This is the one that finally broke me. I need to go cook this now.

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293

3 жыл бұрын

Jean I feel the exact same way.

@elsieredelinghuys7126

3 жыл бұрын

I am looking for a halva rec

You made the menamen sound so good, I had to try it right away! What to do? No peppers at home except hot Serrano so I used those and also added some diced sautéed mushrooms. No Turkish style cheese so I added what I had - Beecher’s cheese from the Seattle area. Only had two small tomatoes so used these without the skin and augmented it with red pepper paste. Then the eggs... OMG! Surely, the best egg dish I’ve had in my life! Next time, I’ll be better prepared and try it your way but today was awesome and totally inspired by your cooking! 🙏🏼 Thank you!

Turkish food is absolutely delicious and underrated! I hope with your channel it gets more attention.

Ah man I made my version of this today, amazing recipe. I had tomato, red onion, spring onion, harissa paste which I sautéed with butter and olive oil. Added some spinach too, then mozarella cheese and the eggs. With freshly baked bread it was a great meal. ❤️ from South Africa

@Refika

4 жыл бұрын

sound is perfect to me 😍 afiyet olsun!

First time ever to know that basterma is actually Turkish! Thank you a lot 😃💐 Love & respect from Egypt 💐

@n.k.7840

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Turkic nomads first made it by druing meat with spices.

@TUNC66

3 ай бұрын

You are very right, brother. We have had suppression for hundreds of years, just like Refika Hanım said.

Better than most of the (*edited) cooking shows on tv!! So professional 🥰

Çok lezzetli ! This is my lunch for tomorrow Sucak I have I need to find a Turkish store and get the Pastourma . My Grandfather used to make that and Kavourma

I need to make this!!! Lots of love to our Turkish brothers and sisters from Greek diaspora in Canada.

@user-vr6io5xb9e

3 жыл бұрын

You can find bastirma and sucuk at the Adonis. Good luck

@bathrelo

3 жыл бұрын

brothers?

@androth1502

3 жыл бұрын

sujuk and basterma was a staple in my mothers armenian kitchen.

@kayacenk4164

3 жыл бұрын

@@bathrelo people dont have problem with each other goverments hate

@bathrelo

3 жыл бұрын

@@kayacenk4164 I could not agree more, however the ones that elect governments are the people. Why we tend to blaim the governments and not the people. Answer. Because everybody want to blaim someone else but themmself. Blaim God, your father, your teacher, the government. No responsibility, no pain, while the people dance around happily, at the same time Governments who are in fact elected by the people is the best option democracy has to offer. Guess what! The people deserve their governments, if they don't, they revolt.

I can't believe I just stumbled upon this video today! Just last night I was watching a series on Netflix "Behzat C." and they were cooking this Menemen... so I was wondering what it was like... They were even discussing the value of taking the skin off the tomatoes. I got addicted to Turkish TV series (even though I have to watch with subtitles) because they are so interesting... This is my second viewing of the entire series of Behzat C. ... I am Canadian but love the whole view of Turkish Culture that I have had a peek into from watching these... Also "Resurrection Ertugrul" series I have watched twice now and learned so much of the Turkish History. Amazing... I have watched almost every Series of Turkish TV on Netflix... so now I have to watch them a second time.

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I had this happen once too: I was watching a Japanese drama and one of the characters in Kyoto has a favourite dish called 'Kinugasa Don'. He was obsessed with it and another character had to learn to make it for him in a bit of a love-struck panic. Needless to say, I now eat Kinugasa Don every other month. It tastes ten times better than I thought it would. That's what's so great about cooking new, entirely foreign recipes: that surprise at how it tastes so much better than you thought it would. :)

@ddotconnections2360

3 жыл бұрын

There is a new show called Kurulus Osman which started last year I think. It's the continuation of Ertuğruls son, Osman. It's on KZread too, made by same people.

@Dakiniwoman

3 жыл бұрын

@@ddotconnections2360 Thank you so much for letting me know about this... I would love to watch it... I will check it out... I was not watching on KZread but on Netflix, is that what you meant? I am watching "Burned Cocoon" now for the second time... on episode 70... I love these long series from Turkish TV... Pretty soon I will be able to speak the language... I know thousands of words now... :)

@home-uf3tg

3 жыл бұрын

btw did you watch Ezel? my favorite Turkish series. I recommend it

@Dakiniwoman

3 жыл бұрын

@@home-uf3tg Hello... thanks, I just tried to find Ezel, but it is not on my Netflix where I watched so many Turkish series. Most of them I watched twice even though I have to read the sub-titles... By now I can understand quite a bit of the Turkish language. Some of the ones I watched before are not there anymore. I keep looking for new ones.

I LOVE how you put everything into your videos. I’m educated on the history of how certain foods came about, I’m learning how to get real depths of flavour in my meals and I’m learning new recipes. I love your passion, enthusiasm and you’re so likeable. Your team are fab and the camera work, editing etc is spot on. I really appreciate your videos. Thank You. 😘 xxx

@Refika

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😘❤️🧿

Thank you Refika!! This is my first time trying any Turkish food and this recipe is amazing!!! Just made my Menemen and it is absolutely delicious! I tried it with some Haitian bread and I think I will make this everyday from now on 🥰

Everyday during this pandemic I have been learning about new food, culture, nature and many more.. Namaste from Kathmandu Nepal 🇳🇵

@kayacenk4164

3 жыл бұрын

namaste i love nepal people. there a turkish guy visited your country and he show us how u guys so sweet and helpful people. btw there a Turkish restuarnt in nepal the guy making Turkish foods

Really love the video format where somebody actually asks the questions we want to ask and you respond it right there and there. Saves a lot of Q&A in the comment section. :)

@Refika

4 жыл бұрын

sos glad you like the video 😍

@rojanshrestha5103

4 жыл бұрын

@@Refika I love them all. Binge-watching all I can, hungry and watery mouth. (I just had lunch an hour ago)

I am vegetarian. Yet, I like all her videos! What she does is Art! ❤️

@rumeysacelik1135

3 жыл бұрын

You are not have to add meat, mostly we use just pepper tomatoes and some times egg. The other ones are optional :)

@cynthiahonorio9758

Жыл бұрын

@@rumeysacelik1135 Thanks for saying. I suspect that cheese is a modern addition.

My dad is from Istanbul, Anadolu Hisari. This recipe reminded him of his childhood. It was amazing. Thank you for that :)!

I’m from Thailand. I did it yesterday, yes I love this recipe. Thanks

I don’t think I’ve ever had Turkish food but I would dive into a vat of this. Oh. My. Goodness! 😳😍🤤

@susanscovill6817

3 жыл бұрын

Make room for meeeeeeeee!

@zukoher

3 жыл бұрын

Scrooge McDuck style!

@refikakyuz8128

3 жыл бұрын

U never Bad Turkish food o.O. U never ate kebab or something? U should definitely come visit turkey :)

@philstone3859

3 жыл бұрын

Danielle Mason, you must be from TEXAS! Ha ha! ✌️👍 maybe we could organize a special Jerry Springer episode? Call me!

@dutchigamemania

3 жыл бұрын

Never had a döner kebab? Wtf?

Oh my goodness, Refika... I have been saving this recipe and finally cooked it for Christmas brunch. What an absolute sensation. I could easily develop a Menemen problem! I just love your style and food. Thank you. You, and your food are joyous. 🌻

Becoming interested in Turkish food after watching many Turkish drama. Thanks for this video I will try to make this.🥰

Im so glad you showed the flame of the stove. Most of the time in cooking videos I have no Idea what high/medium/low heat is.

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, it's the little details that help the most. Have you ever seen Gordon Ramsey's video on how to make the perfect scrambled eggs? The best video, full of surprising information and instructions. I don't care for the guy but that video is terrific, I do recommend it. :)

I really apreciate that youre team is always asking those clever questions during the whole video. 😊😊😊😊

@coolthinghere6853

4 жыл бұрын

yes! i love when the camera crew is included in, like the show 'dirty jobs'

@amysabpisal

4 жыл бұрын

yes its so helpful

@dianeveilleux6452

3 жыл бұрын

Not me. I think it is annoying.

I need to make this immediately. So glad I found you on KZread.

Wow, this is breakfast on a whole new level. I’m a regular at a local Turkish restaurant but they don’t have this on the menu which is a shame. I adore your kitchen persona, that is one of the key ingredients for me. Tomorrow I’m heading to Ünlü Market and getting all the ingredients for an amazing Sunday Breakfast, Refika Style. Thank you.

My grandmother introduced me to sujuk and basturma in the '70s, when it was imported in Montreal. I have loved it since, and It was never missing from our table. I will absolutely make this for my family. Thank you Refika!

@peterkarahalios3488

4 жыл бұрын

Elsa, Where in Montreal can I get these meats? I am in Montreal!

As a Bosnian muslim living in America i love seeing this Turkish cuisine (that already heavily influences bosnian cuisine and culture) on youtube it seems so new yet so familiar! Love it !

Totally agree ! ,, loading mozzarella along with feta cheese makes all the difference ,, it really does enhance the taste ,, I do too ,, BTW, I grate the tomato, sauté in pure ghee ( clarified butter ) first, then add a good amount of butter for flavour ( I love a lot of butter ) ,, that way the butter won't turn brown while sautéing the tomato Thank you for sharing your recipe 👍🏼👌🏼😊

watching these videos late at night is dangerous!!!! yummmo

I hope the culture in turkey, regarding “real” food, doesn’t change. How meat is traditionally cured,cheeses etc...traditional, not chemical, like North America, and now the rest of the world has followed.

@erenkur3832

3 жыл бұрын

Well it changed like other parts of world but there are boutique shops selling traditional foods. They are more expensive as expected and so most of the population consume chemical added ones. Finding natural ones and cooking with them taste better of course. Also in some local public markets organic or traditional foods prepared or grown by villagers themselves can be found especially in anatolian towns but in istanbul retail markets dominates the market. Also even the taste of people are changing, for example many Turkish dishes traditionally made with sheeps meat or many cheese made from sheeps milk but today they are both more expensive and people demand softer tastes like cheese made from cow milk etc so finding good traditional organic products are a bit difficult in large cities and when found they can be out of the purchasing limits of many Turkish families.

For people that want a different taste but still want turkish menemem I make menemen with garlic, onion, tomato sometimes bellpepers and eggs it is very good.

I live in California USA and I make "Huevos Rancheros". Fry bacon bits until crispy, add salsa (tomatoes, onions, garlic, chilies) and simmer. Make a well in the sauce and add a egg to each well. Cover with melting cheese, cover and cook until the eggs are done to your liking. Serve with tortillas. Very similar. I love the way you cook and explain all the recipes. You and your crew are a joy to watch. The cinematography is spot on!

I just bumped into your channel and LOVED IT, instantly! It put me in the most comforting space. You are an angel. Thank you!

"If I was the menemen, I would dance as well." -Refika

@mahithasabu8583

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@zeynepdemir1415

3 жыл бұрын

Lool 😂

@hendystark8333

3 жыл бұрын

the best menemen can rap

Made my American version and holy moly!! Delicious on every level!! Thank you!!

Eggs cooked in tomatos are one of my absolute favourites. Yumble!!

I've watched this & made this numerous times but I'm back again to show love.

This looks wonderful! I think I will make this for myself when my family is not home so I don’t have to share 😂

@Refika

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahhaa 😘

@behuman2424

3 жыл бұрын

selfish

@shadekabegum2287

3 жыл бұрын

Oh looks so yummy love u .

@damienkershaw1709

3 жыл бұрын

Food is best enjoyed with company

@MurderMostFowl

3 жыл бұрын

Be Human I was joking

When I was studying abroad as a turkish dude I used to cook menemen for my friends as breakfast, everyone got addicted to it. Because its so simple and the ingredients can be found everywhere they even started cooking for themselves

this is an amazing channel. i love the little commentary that goes along with the recipe so i learn a lot. growing up western, i'm taught to measure everything precisely when cooking, but i would love to start getting a feel for quantity, and your commentary about quantity and substitutions really helps.

I just discovered your Chanel today, I have binge watching I love your Chanel, my prayers with you and Turkey, I had the pleasure of visiting Istanbul and loved it I will be back in the fall. Gosh bless you all

I would like to say Alex sent me here but I found the channel on accident. You rock Rafika!

My first husband was Greek and though he never earned the “Chef” title, he loved homemade traditional dishes from Greece and watching your videos and learning about Turkish cooking I want to learn more. I also think your film person is fabulous and could have a motion picture career anytime, she makes filming your food look delicious. Thank you,Linda an American viewer

@Refika

3 жыл бұрын

Linda Roberts ooo I will tell this to bahar asap!..

This is one of my favorite Turkish food! And I can’t believe u showed me new skills! I live cooking this for my family😍 thxxxxx girl u are the best!

I made this a few days ago, without chilli (I have a preference for non-spicy food for breakfast), and it's still VERY GOOD, thank you. Lots of love from Malaysia.

To easily take tomatoes skin of. Put tomatoes in the refrigerator. Take a bowl with hot water , take tomatoes out put them in the hot water for a min. Take out and the skin peel comes right off💕💕

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I wondered why she didn't do it this way. I was waiting patiently for an explanation which never arrived. So I'm going to stick to your method I think. ;)

@johnniewaiker6203

3 жыл бұрын

I never put it in the fridge. I cut a x in it and boil it shortly in water. It will start to peel of where you marked the x. I put it in cold water afterwards to speed up the process

@MonikaBury

3 жыл бұрын

Low temperature destroys the taste of tomatoes

@elizeduplessis7920

3 жыл бұрын

@@MonikaBury never had a problem with that

Sizi tebrik ediyorum, türk mutfagini yurtdisina tanitmaya calistiginiz icin❤

Best breakfast dish ever! Thank you!

You and Ayesnur Altan are my Turkish cuisine gurus. ❤️ Need more recipes in English. Love from India.

I'm loving your channel. I used some Mexican ingredients with onion, Poblano peppers, Chorizo, Oaxaca, and Cojito cheeses and ate with corn tortillas, cilantro, and lime and it was really delicious. (particularly the addition of onion and use of Poblano peppers). if I can find the Turkish cured meats I will try your original recipe too.

Way to go, Refika!! Let the world see the genuine Turkish cuisine 👏🏻👏🏻💐🧿

Refika is such a wonderful teacher with so many wonderful things to teach! Thank you all for making these videos!!

Italians have Nduja, Lebanese have a spicy sausage very similar. The name is very close to what you just stated. I have just learned how to cook ancient grain Emmer Wheat, It adds so much to many dishes. Thanks for the recipe as I shall make this.

Thank you for representing the Turkish cuisine and food culture - I've been searching for authenthic Turkish channels as a Turk living in Europe :)

I’ve been meaning to try menemen ever since I first watched your video and I finally cooked this today. It was incredibly tasty! Even better, your channel gave me the confidence to explore my local Turkish supermarket like I almost know what I’m doing. I’m looking forward to try more recipes and discover new ingredients :) Thanks Refika! Much love from a French guy in Berlin.

@TheTamago

3 жыл бұрын

Tu me donnes envie d'oser aller dans mon épicerie turque aussi !

@precursors

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTamago Si jamais yu y vas, essayez certainement la Pastirma (pastrami turc)

I just came back from a visit to Turkiye. On my very last day, I had menemen and I loved it. So happy to find your channel and this recipe.

This looks amazing. Love all your recipes and Turkish food! Please please please would you make videos of Turkish stews? Chicken stew, Lamb n aubergine stew, vegetable stew etc. And pilaf too Thanks so much!

We also have sucuk in Bosnia (we call it sudžuka, you pronounce "dž" as "c" in turkish). And we also have something similar to bastrma and we call it smoked beef. So I will definitely try this recipe, I can get all ingredients easily! Looks yummy!

@arminsivic7441

3 жыл бұрын

Kod nas u Krajini se kaže pastrma. To su sve njihove riječi i jela :D A Refika dere, prejaka je :D

@jaffery1900

3 жыл бұрын

@@arminsivic7441 Upravo ista riječ 😃 Refika je super, selam za Krajinu

This just made me miss Turkey all over again!!! :(( Thank you Refika and team for bringing these delicious dishes to the world! More people should try Turkish cuisine, by far one of the best and one of my personal favorites!

@elturco_5470

Жыл бұрын

Türk mutfağı bir cennettir.eğer yemekten haz ve tat almak istiyorsanız sizin aradıgınız mutfak Türk mutfağıdır.selamlar saygılar.afiyet olsun :))

This looks delicious, I cannot wait to try it. Also, your crew and production is wonderful. The charming banter to the sides was a delight.

Oh. My. Goodness! This just looks like the most delicious thing ever!!

To non-Turkish people: This is like a slightly modified version of menemen. I don't want to say "non-traditional" because it is made different ways in different regions. Basic menemen is green pepper, tomato and egg. And in a poll made by the famous Turkish gourmet Vedat Milor, 50.6% of 440k people voted "menemen should include onion (added before tomatoes)" while 49.4% said "no onion" for basic menemen. The meaty stuff, melting cheese, spices, etc. are all up to your taste.

4 жыл бұрын

We have similar version in Hungary, it is called "lecsó". The basic version is white paprika, onion and tomato. There are also several varieties with rice, sausage or egg. Most of us eat it with fresh white bread. I more like it to cook with onion and more paprika than Refika's version. The cheese is a must and I also add some cumin and oregano. I also left the eggs(sometimes with a dozen of quail egg) in the top and cover it for a few minutes. The beauty of this dish is that everybody has its own way to do it.

@emiroven3683

4 жыл бұрын

I think that the version without onions is a different meal. Might be another iteration of it too.

@braich1984

4 жыл бұрын

I like it with onions...tried making it the other day...delicious..

@DaKussh

4 жыл бұрын

Undead imbalance has spoken!!!

@cheezysinz8714

4 жыл бұрын

This is not menemen. She is either a touch Arabic or Greek.

Wow this is the first time I’ve seen this show and I’m so happy the way she teaches cooking! She knows her stuff and includes the important info you need to be flexible!

Love you to pieces! You remind me so much of the natal ways of cooking in Transilvania, Romania. As a note, we also call the smallest stove opening "the small fire eye"! LOL! I think most Caucasian & Balcans countries do! It also shows, yet once again, that there is so much more commonalities bringing the people of the world together, than the differences that separate us! Namaste Refika, you are a delight to watch & follow & fill our hearts with love! ♥️🇨🇦

I made this today for my family's breakfast. It was DELICIOUS! Thank you so much!

For Australian viewers: Pastirma is sold as Basturma in grocers who sell middle eastern food. It’s delicious. There is a sliced packaged version from Australian company Fettayleh, they also make sujuk. Sujuk is easier to find than basturma.

When I went on vacation at Turkey, I was very surprised at how amazingly skillful they were at making eggs! So I would definitely try this!

Just made this for dinner tonight, and it was a smash hit. It's definitely going to be in regular rotation.

Thanks for helping this Canadian girl learn to cook Turkish food for my Koca

Hello Refika! Another great video. Great team. Lots of love from Greece.

@sevvalserbes9006

4 жыл бұрын

I hope Akis Petretzikis and Refika collaborates for a video in the future, it would be great! :)

@yungcartiyungcarti7852

4 жыл бұрын

Love from turkey brother😍

@afisemenaborevlaka48

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, sucuk and pastrima are Armenian.

@eliftoujourspur9286

3 жыл бұрын

afisemenaborevlaka48 i dont know about sucuk but pastırma is Turkish

@bozoqturkmni8137

3 жыл бұрын

@@yungcartiyungcarti7852 yalakalar yetişmiş hemen

I sent my mom this video and she loved it so much that she decided to make these for dinner suddenly. A few ingredients were not available but it was delicious the family loved it! Next time we will make it like this exact recipe! P.S I actually love the editing!

@Melih_R_Calikoglu

2 жыл бұрын

Actually "menemen" is a breakfast dish in Turkey. But it goes well any time of the day I suppose.

@kaganhudayar630

Жыл бұрын

@@Melih_R_Calikoglu I am Turkish, and we have it for dinner all the time. It makes an excellent dinner. I also sometimes leave the eggs to poach over everything, rather than scrambling them. The runny yolk adds another delicious dimension to it all.

Turkish food is sooooooooooooooo underrated. So happy I found this channel !

Omg, I tried making this today, faced with 20 minutes to get dinner on the table, and oh my, LOVE!! You are right, this should be world famous. I know it’s a breakfast delectable but-So simple and creamy, honestly an incredible meal for a cold January night. Refika, I’ve grown into a huge fan. Went and got some Turkish tomato and pepper paste and I’m going in for more!

Maam' your explanation of the contents of your recipe are more yummy than the recipe... Love it.. Thanks for your uploads. Love from India

Okay, I've subscribed, liked, and now am planning on when I can come to Turkey... enough just watching Turkish cooking on KZread; I need to try the real deal.

I m Turkish and living in London… Turkish cuisine is very popular here… affordable, healthy and tasty 😋 Love your channel Rafika. Your recipes simply and easy. Much love ❤️

Beautiful food god bless Turkish people from Israel

Just discovered you today and am new subbie! Love Turkish food and Turkey and Turkish ppl. I love how you explain everything so well and that your co-workers participate in the conversation. Keep it up! 💗from UAE.

And a history lesson on pressed meats 😂. I will make this for sure soon

Every video I watch of yours makes my mouth water and go straight to kitchen to make your recipes. I love them all they're simple, fresh and delicious. I enjoy how you also show your town, makes me want to go live there. You're amazing 👏 thank you for sharing, sharing is caring ❤