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Turkish poached eggs

Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)

Çılbır is a Turkish breakfast dish made with poached eggs served over garlicky dill yogurt and finished with warm browned butter infused with chili and paprika.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 1 serving
Calories 436 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Yogurt

  • 7 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • Salt to taste

Poached Eggs

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vinegar

Chili Butter

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • ½ tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Add the Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, and a pinch of salt to a bowl. Mix until well combined and set aside.
  • Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling the pan regularly, until the butter begins to foam and the milk solids turn lightly golden brown.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the olive oil, chili flakes, and paprika, then set aside.
  • Bring a deep saucepan of water to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, then add the vinegar.
  • Place a fine-mesh strainer over a small bowl and crack one egg into the strainer. Allow the loose, watery egg white to drain away, then transfer the egg to a small bowl.
  • Stir the simmering water to create a gentle whirlpool. Carefully slide the egg into the center, cover, and poach for 3 minutes.
  • Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and allow any excess water to drain. Repeat with the second egg.
  • Spread the yogurt over a serving plate or shallow bowl.
  • Place the poached eggs over the yogurt and season lightly with salt.
  • Spoon the warm chili butter over the eggs and yogurt. Finish with additional fresh dill and serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Strain the eggs: Passing each egg through a fine-mesh strainer removes the loose outer white that tends to spread through the water. This gives the poached eggs a cleaner, more compact shape.
  • Keep the water at a gentle simmer: Rapidly boiling water can break apart the egg whites. Once the water boils, reduce the heat before adding the eggs.
  • Watch the butter closely: Brown butter develops quickly once the milk solids begin to color. Remove it from the heat as soon as it turns lightly golden so the residual heat does not take it too far.
  • Serve immediately: Çılbır is best served as soon as the eggs are poached so the yolks remain soft and the chili butter stays warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 23gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 393mgSodium: 361mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1976IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 2mg
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