turkish eggs

“The beauty of Turkish Eggs lies in its simplicity and the speed with which it comes together, making it the perfect choice for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a quick and indulgent weekday treat.

Also known as çılbır in Turkish, this is undoubtedly the most delicious breakfast dish you'll ever try if you really love runny, perfectly cooked eggs. I can't stop thinking about this dish day and night.

When I want something easy but full of flavors and different textures, I always go for Turkish eggs. The tangy yogurt with a hint of garlic and a drizzle of butter seasoned with Aleppo pepper. Enjoy with a thick slice of toasted sourdough bread.

RECIPE NOTE

This recipe traditionally calls for Aleppo pepper, but for a substitution red pepper flakes and paprika also works fine,

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Turkish Eggs

Yield 2

By Denise Martinez

Prep time

15 Min

Cook time

10 Min

Total time

25 Min

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Ingredients

• plain greek yogurt, 8oz, room temperature
• garlic, 2 cloves, minced
• eggs, 2
• butter, 3 tbsp, unsalted
• vinegar, 2 tsp (optional)
• aleppo pepper, or red pepper flakes, 2 tsp
• parsely, 2 tsp, minced for garnishing
• dill, 2tsp, minced for garnishing
• salt, to taste
• toasted sourdough slices for serving

Instructions

1. in a bowl combine the yogurt, minced garlic and a big pinch of salt. mix and set aside.
2. fill a medium sized pot with water and bring to a simmer. stir in white vinegar.
3. to get neater looking poached eggs, crack the eggs into a small mesh strainer. then transfer the strained egg into a small bowl or ramekin.
4. when the water reaches a boil, using a spoon stir the water in the center of the pot in a circular motion, rapidly to create a vortex. quickly add the egg into the center of the vortex and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs and place onto a paper towel lined plate.
6. prepare and cook the second egg by repeating steps 3 to 5.
7. while the second egg is cooking, make the aleppo pepper butter.
8. in a small saute pan, add in the butter until melted and stir in the aleppo pepper until it colors the melted butter. 3 minutes.
9. while the butter and poached eggs are still warm, place the poached eggs onto the garlic yogurt.
10. drizzle the aleppo butter onto the eggs and yogurt.
11. garnish with herbs like dill and minced parsley on top.
12. enjoy with toasted sourdough.

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I'm a Product Designer turned Home Chef. With professional training in both fields, I bring creativity and precision to the kitchen.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, my goal is to empower and inspire you through recipes and tips.

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