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Turkish Style Eggs-Cilbir
Turkish Style Eggs-Cilbir
Turkish Style Eggs-Cilbir is a delicious and popular Turkish dish consisting of poached eggs served on a bed of garlic-infused yogurt and drizzled with a spicy chili-infused butter. It is often garnished with fresh herbs and served with warm bread for dipping.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped or dill for garnish
- Warm bread for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with the minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the garlic yogurt mixture among 4 serving plates, spreading it out to form a bed for the eggs.
- Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a simmer. Crack the eggs into the simmering water and poach them for about 3-4 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the poached eggs from the water and place two eggs on top of each plate of garlic yogurt.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the paprika and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
- Drizzle the spicy butter over the poached eggs.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or dill.
- Serve the Turkish Style Eggs-Cilbir immediately with warm bread for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)Protein: 24g (48%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 379mg (126%)Sodium: 202mg (9%)Potassium: 318mg (9%)Fiber: 0.2g (1%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 756IU (15%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 189mg (19%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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