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Turkish eggs - cilbir

This egg dish might seem a little unusual, with poached eggs over garlicy yogurt, but it's a wonderfully delicious and light combination.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Lunch , Brunch
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or other thick plain yogurt
  • ½ clove garlic small
  • 1 teaspoon chopped dill plus a little more to garnish
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt approx
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper approx
  • 1 tablespoon butter or a little more, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or smoked paprika for non-spicy version
  • 2 eggs (or less, if you prefer)

Instructions

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  1. Finely grate the garlic into the yogurt. Add the chopped dill, salt and pepper and mix well. Pour into a wide bowl and create a slight well in the middle of the middle of the mixture. Set aside. Prepare a wide pot with boiling water to cook the eggs.
  2. Warm the butter in a small skillet/frying pan over a medium heat until melted. Add the Aleppo pepper or paprika and cook a minute or two, stirring, then remove from heat.
  3. Add the eggs to the boiling water and poach for around 2-3 minutes until the white becomes translucent but the yolk is still soft. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon (or a regular large spoon and drain).
  4. Place the eggs in the middle of the yogurt mixture then drizzle the pepper/paprika butter over the top. Garnish with a couple pieces of dill.

Notes

  • There are a few methods out there for poaching eggs to try to keep them together/neat - eg some suggest making a slight whirlpool in the water and adding the egg to the middle. Others cook the egg in a little cling wrap/film twisted bundle, and yet others add a little vinegar to the water. Personally, I don't like the vinegar method as I feel you taste it, and I always have mixed success with the others. But do as you prefer/know works for you.

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 362mg (121%) Sodium 568mg (24%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1135IU (23%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 170mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 362mg 121%
Sodium 568mg 24%
Potassium 295mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1135IU 23%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 170mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.