Sucuklu Yumurta
A beloved Turkish breakfast of crispy sliced sucuk (spiced beef sausage) pan-fried with eggs, finished with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Rich, savory, and deeply satisfying in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 oz sucuk (Turkish beef sausage; sub: chorizo), sliced 1/4 inch
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp Turkish red pepper flakes (pul biber) or regular red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- to taste salt
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 4 slices crusty bread or pita (for serving)
Instructions
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1
Heat a medium non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. No oil needed — sucuk will render its own fat.
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2
Arrange 4 oz sliced 1/4 inch sucuk (Turkish beef sausage; sub: chorizo) slices in a single layer in the dry pan. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until slightly crispy and the fat has rendered. Spread the slices to the edges of the pan.
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3
Crack 4 large eggs directly into the center of the pan, between and around the sucuk slices.
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4
Cook eggs sunny side up, 3-4 minutes, until whites are set but yolks are still runny; or cover with a lid for 1-2 additional minutes for fully set yolks. Eggs are safe to eat once whites are fully opaque.
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5
Season with salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp Turkish red pepper flakes (pul biber) or regular red pepper flakes over the top.
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Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve immediately in the pan with 4 slices crusty bread or pita (for serving) on the side.