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Turkish Çılbır

Cultural Context

Çılbır, a traditional Turkish dish, features poached eggs served over garlicky yogurt and topped with spiced butter. This dish has roots in Ottoman cuisine and is often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch. Its simplicity belies the rich flavors that come from the combination of creamy yogurt and fragrant spices, making it a beloved comfort food in Turkey and beyond.

TurkishTRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 large eggs
1 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and add vinegar.

2

Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide them into the simmering water.

3

Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.

4

While the eggs are poaching, mix yogurt with crushed garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

5

In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat and add red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.

6

Remove the poached eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

7

Spread the yogurt mixture on a plate and place the poached eggs on top.

8

Drizzle the spiced butter over the eggs and yogurt.

9

Garnish with fresh dill and additional red pepper flakes if desired.

10

Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Cooking Techniques

poachingmixingdrizzling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Turkish Poached EggsÇılbır

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