Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
Turkish Eggs, also known as Cilbir, are a simple yet stunning dish made with creamy garlic yogurt, perfectly poached eggs, and a buttery chili oil drizzle. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's the kind of breakfast (or brunch) that feels special without the fuss.
Ingredients
1 servings
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, crushed garlic, and olive oil until smooth. Spread it onto your serving plate to create a creamy bed for the eggs. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small frying pan over low to medium heat. Add the paprika and chili flakes, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden and fragrant. Keep an eye on it — it can burn quickly. Set aside for later.
- Bring a medium pot of water (2–3 inches deep) to a gentle simmer and add the vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin. Stir the water gently to create a vortex, then slide in one egg at a time. Poach for 3–4 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Tip: for a clean look, trim any wispy whites before serving.
- Place the poached eggs on top of the yogurt. Drizzle with the reserved chili butter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve! Turkish eggs are best enjoyed warm with bread on the side for dipping.
Nutrition per serving
606kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$555.00
$555.00
Per Serving
$555.00/serving
$555.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1110.00 vs buying!
~$1110.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (82% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| plain Greek yogurt | 0.5 cup | $112.00 |
| garlic | 1 clove | $198.00 |
| olive oil | 1 tsp | $7.00 |
| unsalted butter | 1.5 tbsp | $25.00 |
| sweet paprika | 0.25 tsp | $6.00 |
| pinch red chili flakes | 1 | $74.00 |
| fresh eggs | 2 large | $65.00 |
| white vinegar | 2 tbsp | $9.00 |
| Fresh parsley | 2 tbsp | $59.00 |
| a pinch salt | - | - |
| a pinch cracked pepper | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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