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Çılbır: Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Çılbır: Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce Bliss

Çılbır: Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce is a delightful gluten-free dish featuring poached eggs on herbed yogurt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt substitute with plain yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be replaced with any neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice store-bought lemon juice works in a pinch
  • 1 clove Garlic use granulated garlic if fresh isn’t available
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Dill substitute with parsley or cilantro if desired
  • 2 tsp Fresh Mint dried mint can be used at a reduced amount
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt use sea salt or table salt to taste
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 Large Eggs no substitutes recommended for poaching
  • 1 Tbsp Distilled White Vinegar lemon juice can be an alternative
For the Butter Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter ghee or non-dairy butter can work for a vegan option
  • 1 tsp Aleppo Pepper substitute with red pepper flakes for extra spice

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • small skillet
  • Ramekins
  • paper towel
  • serving plates

Method
 

Making the Çılbır
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of whole milk Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, and 1 minced garlic clove. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh dill and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with about 3 inches of water and add 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar. Heat over medium until the water reaches a gentle simmer. Crack each of the 4 large eggs into separate ramekins. Slide them gently into the simmering water, poaching for about 3 minutes until the whites are set and yolks are still runny.
  3. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter until bubbly. Stir in 1 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper and continue cooking for about 1 minute.
  4. On two serving plates, generously spread the herbed yogurt as a base. Gently place two poached eggs on each plate, allowing their yolks to shine. Drizzle the warm butter sauce over the eggs, garnish with extra dill and sea salt, and serve with warm pita or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For ultra-smooth yogurt, whisk more vigorously. Poach eggs in batches for even cooking. Store leftovers separately for freshness.

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