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Çılbır (Turkish Eggs with Chili Butter)
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Çılbır (Turkish Eggs with Chili Butter)

20 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
from @luciiacro1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • Greek yogurtDairy240 ml
  • olive oil (for the yogurt)Pantry15 ml
  • white wine vinegarPantry10 ml
  • parsley (chopped)Produce4 g
  • dill (chopped)Produce1 g
  • salt (divided)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • unsalted butterDairy57 g
  • olive oil (for the chili oil)Pantry15 ml
  • red pepper flakesSpices2 g
  • paprika powderSpices2 g
  • shallot (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (thinly sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • walnuts (chopped)Nuts & seeds30 g
  • eggsDairy3 pieces
  • white distilled vinegar (for poaching)Pantry15 ml
  • bread (sliced, lightly toasted)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

638kcal

Carbs
30 g
Proteins
23 g
Fat
48 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • Ramekin
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the water

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    Step 1

  2. Mix the yogurt base

    • Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, white wine vinegar, parsley, dill, salt and black pepper to a bowl and mix well.
    • Taste and season with more salt if needed, then set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make the chili butter

    • In a small saucepan add the butter, olive oil, red pepper flakes, paprika, finely chopped shallot, sliced garlic, walnuts and salt.
    • Set over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
    • Let sizzle for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
    Step 3

  4. Prepare the eggs for poaching

    • Once the water boils, reduce the heat to low.
    • Crack an egg into a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and swirl slightly until the more liquid parts have drained away.
    • Place the egg into a small dish or ramekin.
    Step 4

  5. Poach the eggs

    • Add the white distilled vinegar to the water and gently stir to create a vortex.
    • Gently drop the eggs into the water and cook for 3 minutes for a runny yolk and set whites.
    Step 5

  6. Drain the eggs

    • Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon.
    • Dab with a paper towel to remove excess water.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Spread the yogurt onto a plate, arrange the eggs on top and drizzle with the chili oil.
    • Serve with lightly toasted bread.
    Step 7
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