Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
A classic Turkish breakfast of poached eggs served over a warm, garlicky yogurt sauce spiced with paprika. The silky yolks mingle with the tangy, herb‑bright yogurt, creating a comforting and protein‑rich start to the day.
Maker: JACK MUNN
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15 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 7 1/10 oz plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and have a small saucepan, a skillet for poaching, and a bowl of ice water ready.
- 2Place the small saucepan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter; melt it completely.
- 3Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- 4Stir in 1 tsp paprika and cook for an additional 10 seconds to release its aroma.
- 5Lower the heat, then whisk in the 200 g plain yogurt, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and warmed through; keep the sauce on low heat, covered, to stay warm.
- 6Meanwhile, fill a skillet with water and bring it to a gentle boil; reduce to a simmer.
- 7Create a gentle whirlpool in the water and carefully slide each egg in; poach for exactly 3 minutes for soft‑boiled yolks.
- 8Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs immediately to the bowl of ice water; let them sit for 30 seconds, then gently pat dry with paper towels.
- 9Slide each poached egg into the warm yogurt sauce, keeping the yolks intact, and let them sit for a minute to absorb flavor.
- 10Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the eggs, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 11Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley for color and freshness.
- 12Serve the Turkish eggs immediately with crusty olive loaf or fresh bread on the side.
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- How long does it take to make Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)?
- About 15 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) recipe come from?
- It was shared by JACK MUNN on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.