Sucuklu Yumurta

Name: Sucuklu Yumurta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
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)

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.

15 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

TurkishBreakfastStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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

1

Heat a medium non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. No oil needed - sucuk will render its own fat.
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.
3

Crack 4 large eggs directly into the center of the pan, between and around the sucuk slices.
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.
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.
6

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.

Questions

Can I make Sucuklu Yumurta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 slices crusty bread or pita (for serving). Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sucuklu Yumurta keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sucuklu Yumurta?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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