25 minVan Murtuğası
A delicious and filling breakfast dish from the Van region made with flour, butter, and eggs.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Level
- Easy
- Heat
- Mild
- Region
- turk
- Vegetarian
Servings4
Measures
1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butterInstead: olive oil
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet and heat it completely.
- 2
Add the flour and roast it by stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the flour aroma develops and the color darkens slightly.
- 3
Whisk the eggs and salt in a separate bowl.
- 4
Pour the beaten eggs over the roasted flour.
- 5
Continue to roast by stirring until the eggs are cooked and fully integrated with the flour.
- 6
Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.
Note. Using low-medium heat while roasting the flour and stirring constantly prevents burning.
Questions
Is murtuğa eaten sweet or savory?
It is traditionally made savory and eaten with cheese and tea, though some regions drizzle honey for a sweet version.
What kind of flour should be used?
Standard wheat flour is best suited for this recipe.
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