Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)

Turkish poached eggs (Cilbir) in garlicky yogurt sauce.

Yogurt and poached eggs?! Whaaaaaat??? Trust me, though, as odd as that combo sounds, it works! And make for a very refreshing breakfast (or meal) in summers.

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)

Recipe by Maliha KhanCourse: Breakfast, BrunchCuisine: TurkishDifficulty: Medium
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

5

minutes
Total time

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 large fresh eggs (at room temperature)

  • ¾ cup greek / plain yogurt

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • fresh dill to garnish

Directions

  • Prepare the yogurt sauce by whipping the yogurt with garlic and salt. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a small frying pan, add chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • Poach the eggs (see detailed instructions here).
  • Spread the yogurt sauce on a plate. Place two eggs in it. Drizzle with the chilli infused butter. Garnish with fresh dill. Serve with toasted bread.

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I’m Maliha, a Pakistani soul settled in the beautiful, vibrant city of Sydney, Australia.
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