Çılbır (Turkish Eggs) 🇹🇷

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.

Mix 1 cup of yogurt with 2 minced garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, then set aside.

Heat oil in a saucepan and add butter until it melts, then turn off the heat.

Stir in 1 tsp of aleppo pepper, 1 tsp of paprika, and 0.5 tsp of red chili flakes until well combined.

Crack 3 eggs into small dishes in preparation for poaching.

Boil water in a pan, add a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp of white rice vinegar, and create a whirlpool in the water.

Carefully slide in the eggs and poach for about 2.5 to 3 minutes.

Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the eggs and drain them on a paper towel.

Spread the yogurt mixture evenly in a dish, place the poached eggs on top, and drizzle the spiced butter over them.

Garnish with fresh dill and parsley, and serve with toasted sourdough bread slices.

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