Description
Turkish Eggs, also known as Cilbir, is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring poached eggs served over a creamy garlic-infused Greek yogurt, topped with a warm chili butter sauce, fresh dill, and accompanied by toasted sourdough bread. This classic Turkish breakfast combines rich textures and bold flavors for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Yogurt
- 4 small eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
Chili Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
To Serve
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- Fresh dill, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Yogurt: Grate the garlic clove finely into the Greek yogurt and stir thoroughly to combine. Set this mixture aside to allow the garlic flavor to infuse the yogurt.
- Poach the Eggs: Gently simmer water in a pot and carefully poach the small eggs one by one until they reach your desired level of doneness, usually about 3-4 minutes for runny yolks. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain.
- Make the Chili Butter: In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the chili powder, combining the flavors well. Remove the pan from the heat to prevent the butter from burning.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the garlic-infused yogurt evenly on a serving plate. Place the poached eggs gently on top of the yogurt. Drizzle the warm chili butter evenly over the eggs and yogurt.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh dill over the top to add a bright herbal note. Serve immediately with toasted slices of sourdough bread for dipping, allowing you to enjoy all the rich sauces and creamy textures together.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best poaching results.
- Adjust chili powder amount according to your heat preference.
- Sourdough bread works well due to its sturdy texture ideal for dipping.
- You can substitute fresh dill with parsley if preferred.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Keywords: Turkish eggs, Cilbir, poached eggs, garlic yogurt, chili butter, Turkish breakfast, sourdough bread
