Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Turkish Eggs, or Cilbir, a simple yet captivating dish that combines perfectly poached eggs with creamy Greek yogurt and a fragrant drizzle of spiced melted butter. Ideal for brunch or breakfast, this dish is not only visually stunning but also promises a deliciously satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Poaching Station: Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar.
- 2. Poach Eggs: Crack each egg into a small bowl, then slide them gently into the simmering water. Cook for about 4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- 3. Make Yogurt Base: While eggs are poaching, mix Greek yogurt with salt in a bowl until smooth. Spread on a serving plate.
- 4. Melt Butter: In a small pan over low heat, melt butter until bubbling. Stir in chili flakes for added flavor.
- 5. Assemble Dish: Carefully lift poached eggs from water and place them on the yogurt base. Drizzle with spiced melted butter and garnish with fresh herbs.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg