Homemade Breakfast Çemen (Spicy Paste)
Quick answer
Homemade breakfast çemen is made by enriching tomato and pepper paste with spices and walnuts. You can prepare this no-cook recipe instantly by mixing all the ingredients together.
- Total time
- 15 dk
- Servings
- 6
- Calories (est.)
- ~140 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
turkish cemen · breakfast spread · spicy tomato paste
15 dk · 6 servings · 140 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons pepper paste
- 100 ml olive oil
- 3 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 cup crushed walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Method
- Take tomato and pepper pastes into a large mixing bowl.
- Add crushed garlic and olive oil, then mix until smooth.
- Add crushed walnuts and fenugreek powder.
- Add spices including cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and thyme, then blend well.
- Transfer the mixture into a glass jar and drizzle a little olive oil on top.
- Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving with bread.
If you let the çemen rest in the fridge overnight, the flavors will blend and deepen much better.
FAQ
How long can çemen be stored in the fridge?
It can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for 2-3 months if covered with a layer of olive oil.
What can I use if I cannot find fenugreek powder?
Fenugreek gives the authentic flavor, but if unavailable, you can substitute with extra cumin and red pepper flakes.
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