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Çılbır: Turkish Eggs With Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Çılbır: Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce


  • Total Time: 20 min
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Çılbır: Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce There is a moment at every good brunch when the table goes quiet, and it usually happens right after the first scoop of çılbır. I remember the first time I made Turkish eggs at home.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Herbed Yogurt
1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, about ½ a small lemon
1 clove garlic, peeled and grated or minced
1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
2 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped
½ tsp kosher salt

For Serving
4 large eggs, recommended 2 per person
1 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
Pita or crusty bread
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

For the Sauce
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp Aleppo pepper


Instructions

1-Make the herbed yogurt: Make the herbed yogurt. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 grated garlic clove, 1 Tbsp chopped dill, and ½ tsp kosher salt. Whisk well, then set aside.
2-Poach the eggs: Poach the eggs. Fill a medium saucepan with at least 3 inches of water, then add 1 Tbsp white vinegar. Set over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, or just lower. You don’t want the water to boil. Crack each egg into a small ramekin or bowl. When the water is just below a simmer, carefully drop one egg at a time into the water and poach for 3 minutes, or until the whites are fully set, but the yolk is still runny. I recommend doing two eggs at a time to ensure even cooking. The eggs will not overcook as they rest.
3-Drain the eggs: Drain the eggs. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the poached eggs to a paper towel or kitchen towel lined plate to absorb excess moisture. Repeat with remaining eggs. Eggs can be poached a day in advance, see below.
4-Make the sauce: Make the sauce. Place 3 Tbsp butter and 1 tsp Aleppo pepper in a pan over medium heat. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring often.
5-Assemble, then serve: Assemble, then serve! Divide yogurt evenly between shallow bowls. Top each with two poached eggs, then spoon the sauce on top. Garnish with additional fresh dill or mint, then sprinkle each poached egg with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately with pita or crusty bread.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Method: stovetop

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 eggs + 1/4 yogurt + 1/4 sauce
  • Calories: 394kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 392mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0.02g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 412mg

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