Description
Turkish Eggs is a delightful and flavorful dish featuring poached eggs nestled on a bed of garlicky Greek yogurt, drizzled with spiced butter, and served with toasted bread. This savory breakfast, also known as cilbir, is a popular choice for a Mediterranean-inspired morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 2 large eggs
Garlicky Yogurt:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- Pinch of salt
Spiced Butter:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Aleppo pepper or pul biber preferred)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Toast bread, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Garlicky Yogurt: Mix Greek yogurt with grated garlic and salt. Let sit at room temperature.
- Poach Eggs: Simmer water, crack eggs into water, poach for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
- Make Spiced Butter: Heat oil and butter, add red pepper flakes, cook briefly, then remove from heat.
- Assemble: Spread garlicky yogurt on plates, place poached eggs on top, drizzle with spiced butter, sprinkle with herbs, and serve with toasted bread.
Notes
- Use high-quality yogurt for the creamiest texture.
- Soft-boiled eggs can be used as a shortcut instead of poaching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
