Turkish Eggs Cilbir
A delightful and comforting Turkish dish featuring poached eggs on creamy garlic yogurt, topped with spicy butter and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and add vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
- Crack the eggs one at a time into a small bowl and gently slide them into the simmering water. Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Mix the Greek yogurt with minced garlic and season with salt.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a small pan and add red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon the yogurt mixture onto a plate, place the poached eggs on top, and drizzle the spicy butter over the eggs. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Serve with crispy toast or warm pita to soak up the flavors. Best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cookingwithmayaa.com/turkish-eggs-cilbir/