MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ JAJCA CO JOGURT (Çılbır) (Poached Eggs in Yoghurt)

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.

Grate a big clove of garlic into the yogurt and add a pinch of salt, then stir and set aside.

In a deep skillet pan or pot, bring water to a boil and add a dash of vinegar and a bit of salt.

Once boiling, reduce heat to the lowest setting to create a gentle simmer.

Crack eggs into small bowls and gently slide them into the simmering water one at a time.

Poach the eggs for about 4 minutes.

While the eggs are poaching, melt unsalted butter in a separate pot and add a pinch of salt if desired.

Add sweet paprika and red chili flakes to the melted butter, stirring constantly and keeping the heat low to avoid burning.

Spread yogurt on a serving plate and use a slotted spoon to remove the poached eggs, draining them on kitchen paper before placing them on the yogurt.

Drizzle additional yogurt over the eggs and then drizzle the spiced butter over the top.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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