Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
I mean, what's not to love about these Turkish Eggs! The eggs are poached to perfection, with a soft runny yolk, while the creamy yogurt adds tanginess to balance the richness of the eggs. The spiced butter sauce adds a smoky, subtle heat 🌶️ that ties everything together and adds a boost of flavor.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
Yogurt Spread
- 1.5 cups yogurt at room temperature
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
Paprika Butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo chili flakes or regular chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika any paprika
Poached Eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or as needed
- 4 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon feta measure with your heart
- Dill or any similar herbs for garnish
Instructions
Yogurt Sauce
- Mix the plain yogurt with garlic and salt. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Set aside.
Aleppo Butter Sauce
- In a small pot on the stove, add the butter and melt. Add in the chili flakes + paprika and cook for about a minute. Take it off the heat.
Poached Eggs
- Over a bowl crack the egg through a fine mesh sieve. This will allow the loose egg whites to separate. You can save the loose egg whites for another recipe.
- In a pot on the stove add water and let it come to a simmer.
- Add the vinegar, as it simmers give the water a little swirl with a spoon or whisk.
- Gently add the eggs (one at a time) and set the timer for five minutes.
- Remove it with a slotted spoon and set it onto a plate with paper towel. Increase the time accordingly if you like a firm egg and not a runny yolk.
To Assemble
- Spread the yogurt onto a bowl, arrange the poached eggs, add a drizzle of the paprika butter, feta and garnish with dill or any other herbs of choice.
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Notes
Servings: this recipe makes one large bowl or two smaller portions. Feel free to add as many poached eggs as you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 389mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 2mg
