🍳 Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
Creamy garlic yogurt, perfectly poached eggs, and spiced butter come together in this traditional Turkish dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1–2 tsp Aleppo pepper (or sweet paprika + pinch of cumin for a milder heat)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
- Fresh dill and/or Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 pinch Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pita Warm crusty bread, pita, or lavash, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Yogurt – In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Poach the Eggs – Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar (optional). Crack eggs into small bowls, then slide them into the simmering water. Poach for 3–4 minutes until whites are set but yolks stay runny. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Make the Spiced Butter – Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in Aleppo pepper (or paprika + cumin) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Dish – Spread garlic yogurt onto serving plates. Place 2 poached eggs on top of each. Drizzle with spiced butter and olive oil if using.
- Garnish & Serve – Sprinkle with dill or parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately with warm bread.
- 💡 Tip: A squeeze of lemon over the yogurt adds extra brightness!
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 11gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 357mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1122IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
