Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)

Name: Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt (room temperature); Salt to taste; 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp chopped dill or parsley; 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; cayenne pepper (a pinch); 1 tsp chili flakes; 1 Tbsp white vinegar; 2 large eggs; pinch of sea salt; Whole Wheat Bread (optional); Bacon cooked

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:10min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:51:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories798.1 kcal (40%)

Total Fat66.3 g (95%)

Carbs12.7 g (5%)

Sugars7.4 g (8%)

Protein37.7 g (75%)

Sodium1256.1 mg (63%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Add yogurt to a large plate or bowl mixing in a pinch of salt, pepper, and dill.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, until bubbles begin to burst. Mix in garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne and chill flakes.

Step 3

Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water. Boil water with vinegar.

Step 4

Create a whirlpool in the boiling water. Crack eggs in a bowl and slip it into the whirlpool. Cook for 35 seconds to 1 minute on low and remove from water. repeat with other egg.

Step 5

Serve with the yogurt mixture, the eggs, Aleppo Butter, and top with dill or parsley. Enjoy with a slice of toasted bread and bacon!