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Turkish Çılbır

Cultural Context

Çılbır, a traditional Turkish dish, features poached eggs served over garlicky yogurt and topped with spiced butter. This dish has roots in Ottoman cuisine and is often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch. Its simplicity belies the rich flavors that come from the combination of creamy yogurt and fragrant spices, making it a beloved comfort food in Turkey and beyond.

TurkishTRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
fresh dill
salt
black pepper
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp vinegar
4 eggs
toasted bread

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

1

Grate 2 garlic cloves into 1 cup of plain full-fat Greek yogurt.

2

Add 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and a handful of chopped fresh dill to the yogurt.

3

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

4

Pour in 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and thoroughly mix until well combined.

5

Heat a small saucepan over medium high heat and add 3 Tbsp butter.

6

Melt the butter until it begins to bubble, then add 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp red chili flakes.

7

Swiftly whisk in the spices and stir for about 20-30 seconds before removing from heat.

8

Heat a medium saucepan of water until it simmers and add 1 Tbsp of vinegar.

9

Crack an egg into a small cup and gently ease it into the simmering water.

10

Allow the egg to cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the egg whites to wrap around the yolk.

11

Use a slotted spoon to lift the egg from the water and let it drain on a dish lined with a paper towel.

12

Repeat the poaching process for a total of 4 eggs for 2 servings.

13

Distribute the yogurt mixture evenly onto plates.

14

Place the poached eggs in the garlic yogurt.

15

Drizzle the chili oil over the eggs and garnish with some fresh dill.

16

Serve with a slice of toasted bread.

Cooking Techniques

poachingmixingdrizzling

Equipment Needed

small saucepanmedium saucepanslotted spoondish lined with paper towel

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Turkish Poached EggsÇılbır

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