Description
Turkish Inspired Eggs – Cilbir is a delicious and flavorful breakfast dish featuring poached eggs served on a bed of garlicky yogurt, drizzled with spiced butter, and garnished with fresh herbs. This Turkish-inspired recipe is easy to make and perfect for a weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlicky Yogurt:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Spiced Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika or Aleppo pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Poaching Eggs:
- 2 to 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
For Garnish and Serving:
- Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlicky Yogurt: In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with minced garlic and salt until smooth. Set aside at room temperature.
- Make the Spiced Butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Stir in the paprika and red pepper flakes, then remove from heat and keep warm.
- Poach the Eggs: Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and add the vinegar. Crack the eggs into a small cup and gently slide them into the simmering water. Poach for 3 to 4 minutes until set.
- Assemble: Spread the garlicky yogurt on a plate, place the poached eggs on top, drizzle with spiced butter, and garnish with herbs. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use strained full-fat plain yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Aleppo pepper provides an authentic Turkish taste, but paprika works well too.
- Best served warm and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop, Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poached eggs with yogurt and butter sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 375mg
