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Turkish Eggs

Turkish Eggs: A Creamy and Flavorful Breakfast Bliss

Turkish Eggs are a creamy, protein-packed breakfast delight combining poached eggs, herbed yogurt, and spiced butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Yogurt Base
  • 1 cup Turkish yogurt or Greek yogurt for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Poached Eggs
  • 2 large Eggs fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar white vinegar preferred
Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter or margarine for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes or Aleppo pepper for a traditional touch
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika or regular paprika

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep pot
  • Small pan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Yogurt Mixture
  1. Finely chop fresh dill and mint leaves, and mince garlic. Combine with yogurt, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir until creamy and set aside.
Poaching Eggs
  1. Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil, reduce to a simmer, and add vinegar. Crack eggs into a cup, then gently slide into the water. Poach for 2-3 minutes.
Spiced Butter
  1. Melt butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add chili flakes and smoked paprika, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Assemble Dish
  1. Spread the herbed yogurt mixture on a plate, place poached eggs on top, and drizzle with spiced butter. Garnish with fresh herbs and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The yogurt mixture can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat yogurt gently and poach fresh eggs for best quality.

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