Skip to content
Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
Breakfast

Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)

20 minServes 2Nutri-Score B€€
Adapt this recipe

what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • eggsDairy4 pieces
  • Greek yogurt (at room temperature)Dairy300 g
  • garlic (grated)Produce1 piece
  • butterDairy40 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • chili flakesSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • vinegarPantry15 ml
  • fresh dill (chopped)Produce5 g
  • sourdough bread (sliced and toasted)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

518kcal

Carbs
45 g
Proteins
23 g
Fat
28 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Season the yogurt

    • Mix the Greek yogurt with the grated garlic and salt in a bowl.
    • Spread the seasoned 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 soft.
    • Lift the eggs out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
    Step 2
  3. Make the chili butter

    • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a frying pan.
    • Stir in the chili flakes and paprika and cook until fragrant and foaming.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble and serve

    • Set the poached eggs on the garlicky yogurt.
    • Spoon the warm chili butter over the eggs.
    • Scatter with fresh dill and serve with toasted sourdough bread.
    Step 4