Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
This ultra creamy Turkish eggs recipe might seem a bit different, but it's so delicious and wonderful. Called cilbir, poached eggs are served over garlicky, savory yogurt, then drizzled with spiced butter sauce. It’s the perfect dipping sauce for your crusty bread!
Ingredients
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp fresh Dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Eggs
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Salted Butter
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Mint Leaves, for garnish
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon, dill, and sea salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a pot of water over medium heat. While the water heats up, crack the eggs over a fine mesh strainer set on a bowl to remove any stringy bits.
- Once the water is slightly simmering, stir a few times then gently add the eggs. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the egg whites are set and the yolk are still runny.
- Transfer the eggs to a kitchen towel or a paper towel to soak up the moisture.
- In the meantime, heat butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Once the butter turns golden and bubbly, add red pepper flakes. Stir until combined and remove from heat.
- Divide the yogurt mixture between two bowls, and top each with a poached egg. Drizzle with the spiced butter, and sprinkle with mint and dill leaves before serving.
Notes
Serve with toasted crusty bread to dip into the eggs!
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Breakfast Coconut Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Free VegetarianThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 268 |
Fat: | 21 g |
Carbohydrates: | 7 g |
Protein: | 12 g |
Cholesterol: | 62 g |
Sodium: | 498 mg |
Fiber: | 1 g |
Sugars: | 4 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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