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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce for Cozy Mornings

Enjoy a comforting and satisfying breakfast with Turkish Eggs featuring creamy yogurt and spiced butter sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt or regular yogurt for a lighter alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil essential for robust flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice lime juice can be substituted
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint optional, can use dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 large Eggs two per person recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Distilled White Vinegar optional
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Pita or Crusty Bread for scooping
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt for finishing
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper or paprika for milder heat

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • slotted spoon
  • Small Saucepan
  • Plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the whole milk Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with water and add a splash of distilled white vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Crack the large eggs into individual bowls, then carefully slide them into the simmering water. Poach for about 3 minutes until whites are set.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, lift the poached eggs and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in Aleppo pepper and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. On individual plates, spread the herbed yogurt. Place the poached eggs on top and drizzle with spiced butter sauce. Garnish with dill or mint.
  7. Serve immediately with warm pita or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a bolder garlic flavor, let minced garlic sit in yogurt for a few minutes before mixing. Use fresh eggs for best poaching results.

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