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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt and Spiced Butter

Traditional Turkish çılbır featuring poached eggs over garlicky yogurt with warm paprika butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Yogurt Base
  • 1.5 cups Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Poached Eggs
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
Spiced Butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Small skillet

Method
 

  1. Mix yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Bring water to a gentle simmer and add vinegar.
  3. Poach eggs for 2-3 minutes until whites are set.
  4. Melt butter and stir in paprika and chili flakes.
  5. Spread yogurt on plates, top with eggs, drizzle butter, and garnish.

Notes

Use fresh eggs for best poaching results. Aleppo pepper adds authentic flavor.