Description
Indulge in a delightful Turkish Eggs dish, also known as Çılbır, featuring perfectly poached eggs on garlicky Greek yogurt, topped with a spicy butter drizzle. This traditional Turkish breakfast is bursting with bold flavors and is a true comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 2 large eggs
Yogurt Mixture:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat works best)
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated or minced
- Salt to taste
Spicy Butter Drizzle:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Aleppo pepper or chili flakes)
Additional:
- Chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
- Toasted crusty bread or pita for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Yogurt Mixture: Mix Greek yogurt with grated garlic and salt. Set aside to meld flavors.
- Poach Eggs: Simmer water, add vinegar, crack eggs into bowls, and poach for 3–4 minutes. Remove and drain.
- Make Spicy Butter: Heat butter and oil, add red pepper flakes, swirl until fragrant, then remove from heat.
- Assemble: Spread yogurt on plates, top with poached eggs, drizzle with spicy butter, and garnish with herbs. Serve with bread.
Notes
- This dish, known as Çılbır, is a traditional Turkish breakfast that’s both comforting and bold in flavor.
- For extra richness, use labneh instead of yogurt or sprinkle sumac for tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
