Description
Turkish Cilbir is a delicious dish featuring poached eggs served over a bed of creamy yogurt, drizzled with melted butter and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer.
- Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide them into the simmering water.
- Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- While the eggs are poaching, mix the yogurt with salt and pepper in a bowl.
- In a small pan, melt the butter and add paprika and dried mint, stirring until fragrant.
- Once the eggs are done, remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate over the yogurt.
- Drizzle the spiced butter over the poached eggs.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat yogurt.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- This dish is best served fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Turkish Cilbir, Poached Eggs, Yogurt, Turkish Breakfast