Classic Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
Traditional dish · Turkish
A traditional Turkish breakfast dish featuring poached eggs served over a bed of garlicky yogurt, drizzled with a spiced butter sauce.
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Ingredients
- Greek yogurt1 cup
- Garlic2 cloves
- Eggs4
- Unsalted butter4 tbsp
- Aleppo pepper flakes1 tsp
- Fresh dill2 tbsp, chopped
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Waterfor poaching
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar (optional) to help the eggs hold their shape.
- 3
Crack each egg into a small ramekin or directly into the simmering water. Poach eggs for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- 4
While eggs are poaching, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in Aleppo pepper flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 5
Spoon the garlicky yogurt onto serving plates or shallow bowls.
- 6
Carefully remove poached eggs from the water using a slotted spoon and place them on top of the yogurt.
- 7
Drizzle the spiced butter sauce over the eggs and yogurt. Garnish with fresh chopped dill.
- 8
Serve immediately.
