Turkish-Style Breakfast Tacos
A hearty twist on traditional tacos, featuring scrambled eggs, chorizo, and a tangy salsa.
Ingredients
- ●1/2 pound chorizoMexican-style chorizo
- ●4-6 eggsFresh eggs
- ●1 tablespoon menemen spice blendTurkish-inspired spice blend
- ●8-10 corn tortillas tortillasWarm tortillas for serving
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantroFresh cilantro for garnish
- ●1/2 cup crumbled feta cheeseOptional feta cheese for topping
- ●1 cup menemen salsaHomemade or store-bought salsa
- ●2 tablespoons almond oilFor cooking chorizo
- ●2 cloves garlicMinced garlic for added flavor
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of almond oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chorizo from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of almond oil.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 6
Push the garlic to one side of the skillet.
- 7
Crack in 2-3 eggs and scramble them until cooked through.
- 8
Add the menemen spice blend to the eggs and stir to combine.
- 9
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 10
Assemble the tacos by spooning the scrambled eggs onto a tortilla, followed by some chorizo, a sprinkle of feta cheese, and a dollop of menemen salsa.
- 11
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.