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Çılbır: Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce Recipe

Çılbır: Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce Recipe
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Çılbır is a traditional Turkish dish featuring poached eggs served on a bed of creamy yogurt and drizzled with a flavorful butter sauce. This recipe adds a herbaceous twist with dill and mint, creating a delightful blend of flavors.

Ingredients

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For Herbed Yogurt:

  • 1 cup (240g) whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (about ½ a small lemon)
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled and grated or minced)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 2 tsp fresh mint (finely chopped)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

For Poached Eggs:

  • 4 large eggs (2 per person)
  • 1 Tbsp distilled white vinegar

For Serving:

  • Pita or crusty bread
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the herbed yogurt: In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill, and kosher salt. Whisk well and set aside.
  2. Poach the eggs: Fill a saucepan with water, add vinegar, and bring to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a bowl and carefully slide into the water. Poach for 3 minutes until set but with a runny yolk.
  3. Drain the eggs: Transfer poached eggs to a towel-lined plate to absorb moisture.
  4. Make the sauce: Cook butter and Aleppo pepper until fragrant.
  5. Assemble and serve: Divide yogurt into bowls, top with poached eggs, spoon sauce on top, garnish with dill or mint, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve with bread.

Notes

  • For best results, poach eggs just before serving.
  • This dish pairs well with a side of fresh salad.

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Keywords: Turkish Eggs, Çılbır Recipe, Poached Eggs with Yogurt, Turkish Breakfast, Vegetarian Turkish Dish

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