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Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)

Traditional Turkish poached eggs served over garlicky yogurt and finished with warm spiced butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt thick
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes or paprika
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar for poaching
  • salt to taste
  • fresh dill for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Small skillet
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Mix yogurt with garlic and salt, then spread onto serving plates.
  2. Melt butter gently and stir in Aleppo pepper or paprika. Set aside.
  3. Poach eggs in gently simmering water with vinegar until whites set and yolks are runny.
  4. Place poached eggs over yogurt and drizzle with warm spiced butter.
  5. Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with warm bread for best experience.