Turkish Eggs Cilbir
An exquisite breakfast featuring poached eggs atop creamy garlic Greek yogurt, infused with flavorful paprika butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and add vinegar; bring to a simmer.
- Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the simmering water.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes for a soft yolk. When done, remove the egg and drain it on paper towels.
- Mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- In a small pan, melt butter over low heat and add paprika.
- Spread the yogurt mixture on a plate, place the poached egg on top, and drizzle with paprika butter.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Perfectly poached eggs take practice. Use the freshest eggs for the best results. Adjust garlic based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
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