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Turkish Eggs

Delicious and creamy Turkish eggs, also known as Cilbir, served with a garlicky yogurt and spicy butter sauce.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar (optional) and poach the eggs to your liking.
  3. 3. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add paprika and red pepper flakes, and cook until the butter is foamy and fragrant.
  4. 4. To serve, spread the garlic yogurt on a plate, place the poached eggs on top, and drizzle with the spicy butter sauce. Garnish with extra red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Breakfast, Eggs, Turkish
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