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Smoked Yogurt Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
Breakfast

Smoked Yogurt Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)

15 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • eggs (fresh)Other4 pieces
  • Greek yogurt (full-fat, at room temperature)Dairy300 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy50 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • chili flakes (Aleppo or pul biber style)Spices3 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • garlic (clove, finely grated)Produce1 piece
  • white vinegar (for poaching water)Pantry15 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • fresh dill (chopped)Produce5 g
  • crusty bread (sliced, for serving)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

483kcal

Carbs
30 g
Proteins
21 g
Fat
31 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Smoke and season the yogurt

    • Spoon the Greek yogurt into a bowl and smoke it with a smoking gun or a hot coal under a lid, then let it rest.
    • Stir in the grated garlic and salt, then spread the yogurt over the base of two shallow bowls.
    Step 1
  2. Poach the eggs

    • Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and add the vinegar.
    • Crack in the eggs and poach until the whites are set and the yolks still runny.
    • Lift the eggs out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper.
    Step 2
  3. Make the chili butter

    • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a small pan.
    • Add the chili flakes and smoked paprika and sizzle briefly until fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble and serve

    • Set the poached eggs on the smoked yogurt.
    • Spoon the warm chili butter over the eggs and scatter with dill.
    • Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.
    Step 4