Çılbır: Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce
A heartwarming Turkish dish that combines poached eggs with creamy yogurt and fragrant garlic butter, perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Poaching the Eggs: In a pot of simmering water, gently crack in the eggs and poach them for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set.
- Preparing the Yogurt Mixture: Mix the yogurt with a pinch of salt in a bowl and set it aside.
- Creating the Fragrant Sauce: In a small skillet, melt the butter and olive oil together, then add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Plating the Dish: Spread the yogurt mixture on a plate, then top with the poached eggs.
- Drizzling the Sauce: Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the eggs and garnish with fresh dill or parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use a wide pot for poaching and add a splash of vinegar to the water to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 260mg