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Çılbır Turkish Eggs Yogurt Butter

A traditional Turkish dish featuring poached eggs served over yogurt and topped with melted butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 4 large eggs fresh
Yogurt Sauce
  • 2 cups plain yogurt preferably Greek
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon paprika optional
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare Yogurt Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix the yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.
Poach Eggs
  1. Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide into the water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
Make Butter Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add paprika if using and stir to combine.
Assemble Dish
  1. Spread the yogurt sauce on a plate, top with poached eggs, drizzle with the butter sauce, and garnish with dill, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

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