Turkish Eggs (Çılbır) with Aleppo Pepper Butter
Turkish Eggs (Çılbır) with Aleppo Pepper Butter is a delightful fusion of creamy Greek yogurt and perfectly poached eggs, all topped with a fragrant, spiced butter infused with Aleppo pepper. This dish transforms any meal into an exotic culinary experience, ideal for brunch or a cozy dinner. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it promises to impress friends and family alike. Follow this simple recipe and let your taste buds embark on a journey to Turkey right from your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer water in a pot and gently slide in the eggs from small bowls. Cook for about 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still soft.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in Aleppo pepper and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Spoon yogurt onto plates, create nests for poached eggs, and place the eggs atop.
- Drizzle Aleppo pepper butter over the eggs and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 370mg