TURKISH POACHED EGGS WITH YOGURT - Çılbır Recipe

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.

Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Crush 1 clove of garlic (if desired) and combine with yogurt.

Add a pinch of salt, mix and set aside.

When water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting.

Add a pinch of salt, 1 tbsp vinegar and stir.

Crack 1 egg at a time into a bowl and slide egg slowly into water.

Simmer for 4 minutes.

Melt the butter in another pot.

Add 1 tsp red sweet pepper flakes and cook for 10-15 seconds over medium low heat stirring constantly.

Using a slotted spoon, drain and transfer eggs to the serving plate then pour the yogurt over top.

Drizzle the butter sauce over the yogurt.

Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve immediately.

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