Description
A vibrant Turkish dish featuring creamy yogurt, rich poached eggs, and spiced butter for a delightful breakfast or brunch experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Aleppo pepper preferred)
- Chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish
- Toasted sourdough or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Bring water to a gentle simmer in a small pot, adding a splash of vinegar.
- Poach the eggs for 3 to 4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
- Combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and stir in paprika and red pepper flakes.
- Spread the yogurt mixture on serving plates, then carefully place the poached eggs on top.
- Drizzle the spiced butter over the eggs, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with dill or parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead the yogurt mixture to speed up the preparation in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 370mg