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Turkish-style Eggs

Cultural Context

Originating from the Turkish breakfast tradition, Çılbır features poached eggs served over garlicky yogurt and topped with spiced butter. This dish beautifully combines creamy textures with the warmth of spices, making it a beloved comfort food. Today, it's enjoyed not just in Turkey but also in various brunch spots worldwide, often adapted with local ingredients or served with different types of bread.

TurkishTRmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 unit purple onion
1 tablespoon milk butter
2 units tomatoes
1/2 unit yellow bell pepper
1/2 unit red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
salt
pepper
paprika
turmeric
70g grated Parmesan cheese
oregano

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a creamier texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and a distinct flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika enhances flavor without increasing calories.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried dill

Parsley offers a similar freshness at a lower cost.

1

Put 4 eggs in a saucepan and add water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.

2

Let the eggs cook for 12 minutes.

3

Cut 1 purple onion.

4

Heat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of milk butter and add the chopped onion.

5

Grate 2 tomatoes and add them along with the onion in the skillet; mix.

6

Add 1/2 yellow bell pepper and 1/2 red bell pepper, both cut, and mix.

7

Add 2 cloves of garlic and mix again.

8

Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and turmeric to taste; mix and cook for 2 minutes.

9

Cut the cooked eggs in half.

10

Return to the frying pan and distribute the eggs over the ingredients.

11

Add 70g of grated Parmesan cheese and cook until the cheese melts.

12

Finish with oregano to taste.

Cooking Techniques

poachingmixingdrizzling

Equipment Needed

saucepanskilletknifecutting boardgrater

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Çılbır

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