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Turkish Eggs

Cultural Context

Originating from Turkey, Çılbır is a beloved breakfast dish that combines poached eggs with garlicky yogurt and spiced butter. Traditionally served with bread, it reflects the Turkish appreciation for simple yet flavorful ingredients. In modern cuisine, Turkish Eggs have gained popularity worldwide, often appearing on brunch menus for their unique combination of textures and flavors.

TurkishTRmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
4 eggs
1 cup thick yogurt
2-3 garlic cloves
Salt to taste
6-8 fresh dill sprigs
3-4 tbsps butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsps red chilli flakes
1 tsp lemon juice
Toasted bread slices for serving

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a rich flavor with less heat.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried dill

Parsley is more readily available and adds freshness.

1

Take yogurt in a bowl. Grate garlic cloves directly in the bowl. Add salt and whisk well.

2

Chop dill sprigs.

3

Heat butter in a pan. Once it starts to turn brown, add olive oil, red chilli flakes and mix.

4

Break the eggs in a strainer so as to get rid of excess moisture.

5

Boil water in a deep nonstick pan. Add lemon juice and slide the broken eggs 1 at a time and cook for 2-3 minutes.

6

Place a dollop of the yogurt sauce at the base of the serving plate and spread lightly. Place poached egg over it.

7

Drizzle the butter sauce over top, sprinkle dill leaves and salt on top.

8

Serve with toasted bread slices.

Cooking Techniques

poachingmixingdrizzling

Equipment Needed

deep nonstick panbowlstrainerpanserving plate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Çılbır

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