This recipe comes from the Mandarin Boutique Hotel on the Southwest Turkish Coast. We sailed on a gullet in this area, well over a decade ago–a trip I’d repeat.

Ispanakli Omlet – Spinach Omelette

Ingredients:
500g fresh spinach, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 eggs
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes

  • Bring 1.5 cups of water to the boil, add the spinach leaves and simmer until the leaves have wilted and all the water has evaporated.
  • Add the butter, chopped onion, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and sauté for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Thoroughly beat the eggs, pour onto the spinach mixture and cook on a low heat until set.