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Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)

Traditional Turkish dish of poached eggs served over garlicky yogurt and finished with warm paprika butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

Yogurt Base
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat, thick
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Eggs
  • 4 eggs large
Spiced Butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper or chili flakes

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Small skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Mix yogurt with garlic and salt; set aside at room temperature.
  2. Poach eggs in gently simmering water for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Melt butter and stir in paprika and Aleppo pepper; remove from heat.
  4. Spread yogurt into bowls and top with poached eggs.
  5. Drizzle spiced butter over eggs and garnish with herbs.

Notes

Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.