Pairing Menemen correctly — a note on pomegranate juice

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Menemen. I ordered it with pomegranate juice and the warmly spiced and complex elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. Turkish red pepper paste in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Turkish cuisine bridges Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean influences. The a home dinner table is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Menemen with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.