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Turkish Poached Eggs (Cilbir)
Delicious Turkish eggs (Cilbir) is perfectly poached eggs served over seasoned yogurt, then drizzled with hot chili oil and a sprinkle of fresh dill. Serve with crusty bread for a wonderful vegetarian breakfast or brunch that’s ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 404 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
- 2 Tablespoons Dill finely minced (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon EACH cumin, salt & pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Aleppo pepper flakes- or any crushed red chili flakes or paprika
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Yogurt: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, dill, cumin, salt & pepper. Stir and set aside.
- Make Chili Oil: In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter and Aleppo red pepper flakes. Stir constantly until bubbles begin to form and the aroma is released then remove from the heat. This should take about 1 minute max so be sure not to burn the chili flakes.
- Poach the Eggs: Fill a large saucepan or shallow pot with about 2-3 inches of water. Bring water to a gentle boil then stir in vinegar. Crack an egg into a small bowl and slip into the water. Repeat with the remaining eggs and cook eggs for about 3 minutes or until whites are firm and yolks have thickened but are not hard. Scoop the eggs out with a slotted spoon and transfer them onto a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle poached eggs with salt.
- Plate: Spread the garlic yogurt on two plates, and place two poached eggs on the yogurt, in each plate. Drizzle with the hot chili oil and garnish with more dill if desired. Serve with toasted crusty bread.
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Notes
- Once the yogurt, chili oil and poached eggs are assembled together, this dish is best enjoyed immediately. However, you can make everything in advance and store it separately in the fridge. See storage tips in the post.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
332mg
(111%)
Sodium
492mg
(21%)
Potassium
366mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2701IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
188mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 332mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 492mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2701IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.