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Ultra close-up macro of runny poached egg yolk cascading across garlic Greek yogurt with sizzling Aleppo chili butter
Sarah Jenkins

Authentic Turkish Poached Eggs (Çılbır)

Warm, delicate poached eggs with runny golden yolks served over garlicky whipped Greek yogurt, drizzled with foaming sizzling Aleppo chili herb butter and fresh dill.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Garlic Yogurt & Poached Eggs
  • 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 4 large farm-fresh eggs
  • 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
Aleppo Chili Butter & Toppings
  • 3 tbsp unsalted European butter
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt
  • 4 slices artisan sourdough bread

Method
 

  1. Prepare Garlic Yogurt Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together room-temperature Greek yogurt, finely grated garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt until silky smooth. Divide between two wide, shallow bowls and spread into swooping wells using the back of a spoon.
  2. Simmer Poaching Water: Fill a medium saucepan with 3 to 4 inches of water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat until small bubbles form at the base. Stir in 1 tbsp white vinegar. Crack each cold egg into a small ramekin or fine-mesh strainer.
  3. Poach the Eggs: Stir simmering water in a circle to create a gentle vortex. Slip an egg into the center. Cook gently for 3 minutes until the whites are fully set and the yolks remain soft and runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels for 15 seconds.
  4. Sizzle Aleppo Chili Butter: In a small skillet or butter warmer over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp olive oil until foaming. Add Aleppo pepper flakes and cumin; swirl for 30 seconds until fragrant, nutty, and bright crimson. Remove immediately from heat.
  5. Assemble & Serve: Nest two warm poached eggs onto the garlic yogurt bed in each bowl. Spoon sizzling Aleppo chili butter over eggs and yogurt. Scatter with fresh dill, mint, and flaky sea salt. Serve immediately with warm crusty sourdough bread.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving (2 poached eggs with yogurt) Calories: 380cal (19%) Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) Protein: 18g (36%) Fat: 31g (48%) Saturated Fat: 14g (88%) Cholesterol: 410mg (137%) Sodium: 490mg (21%) Potassium: 320mg (9%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 4g (8%) Vitamin A: 920IU (18%) Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) Calcium: 190mg (19%) Iron: 2.1mg (12%)
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