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Easy Turkish Eggs Recipe (homemade with yogurt)

Cilbir, or Turkish Eggs, is a delightful and simple savory breakfast featuring perfectly poached eggs atop creamy garlic yogurt. It is drizzled with a warm, spicy butter or olive oil sauce infused with red pepper flakes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine: european, Mediterranean, turkish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs increase quantity as desired
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
Spiced Butter:
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
To Serve:
  • Toasted bread
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

Method
 

Prepare the Yogurt Base:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until smooth and set aside at room temperature.
Poach the Eggs:
  1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add a pinch of salt. Crack each egg into a small bowl or strainer to drain excess egg whites, ensuring a neater poached egg. Swirl the simmering water gently with a spoon, then carefully slide the egg into the center of the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the whites are just set, but the yolk remains soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Repeat with the second egg.
Prepare the Spiced Butter:
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the chili flakes and smoked paprika (or Aleppo pepper). Let the butter bubble for about 1 minute, infusing with the spices, then remove from heat.
Assemble the Dish:
  1. Spread the garlic yogurt mixture onto a serving plate or shallow bowl. Gently place the poached eggs on top of the yogurt. Drizzle generously with the spiced butter, making sure to get those crispy chili flakes on top. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Serve:
  1. Serve immediately with toasted bread to dip into the creamy yogurt and runny egg yolk. Enjoy!
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