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Turkish Eggs

Delightful Turkish Eggs: A Creamy Breakfast Adventure

Enjoy Turkish Eggs, a delightful fusion of creamy yogurt, poached eggs, and spiced butter for a protein-packed breakfast experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Yogurt Base
  • 1 cup Turkish or Greek yogurt Acts as a creamy base for the eggs.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill Adds fresh flavor; substitute with parsley or cilantro.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves Provides a refreshing note.
  • 0.5 clove Garlic Enhances the yogurt; use a small amount.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Eggs
  • 2 large Eggs Fresh eggs are essential for poaching.
  • 1 tablespoon White vinegar Helps the egg whites set when poaching.
For the Spiced Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Provides richness to the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes Adds heat to the butter sauce.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika Introduces a smoky flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • deep pot
  • slotted spoon
  • Small pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop fresh dill and mint leaves, then crush half a clove of garlic. In a mixing bowl, combine these ingredients with yogurt, adding salt and pepper to season. Mix until well incorporated, creating a creamy and fragrant base.
  2. Fill a deep pot with water and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add a splash of white vinegar. Create a vortex in the water using a spoon and carefully crack one egg into the center. Poach for 2–3 minutes.
  3. In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat until it begins to bubble gently. Stir in chili flakes and smoked paprika, mixing until the spices are aromatic. Remove from heat.
  4. On a serving plate, spread a layer of the yogurt base, place the poached eggs on top, drizzle warm spiced butter over the eggs, and garnish with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 340mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best experience, it's recommended to serve Turkish Eggs fresh rather than reheating the whole dish.

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