Description
Turkish Eggs, or Cilbir, is a delightful fusion of creamy yogurt and perfectly poached eggs, topped with fragrant spiced butter. This exotic dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or brunch. Experience the warmth of Istanbul in your kitchen as you savor each bite of this comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried mint (or fresh mint if available)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer for poaching the eggs.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the plain yogurt with salt and pepper until smooth.
- In another pan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy, then add smoked paprika and dried mint. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently lower them into the simmering water one at a time. Poach for about 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- To assemble, spoon yogurt onto plates, place poached eggs on top, and drizzle with the spiced butter sauce. Garnish with extra mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Swap plain yogurt with Greek yogurt for added creaminess. Customize the dish by adding chili flakes for extra heat or fresh herbs for an elevated flavor. For perfect poached eggs, use fresh eggs and maintain a gentle simmer in the water.