Turkish Çılbır with Garlic Yogurt

Turkish Çılbır with Garlic Yogurt

Turkish poached eggs over garlicky yogurt, finished with warm paprika butter and herbs.

⏱ 18 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 8 min cookMediumServes 4Turkish

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp paprika

Directions

  1. 1Stir yogurt and garlic together and divide among four shallow bowls.
  2. 2Bring a wide pan of water to a gentle simmer.
  3. 3Poach the eggs for 3–4 minutes until the whites are set and yolks remain soft.
  4. 4Melt butter and stir in paprika.
  5. 5Place two poached eggs over each bowl of yogurt.
  6. 6Spoon paprika butter over the eggs and serve immediately.

💡 Let the yogurt lose its refrigerator chill before adding hot eggs so the temperature contrast is pleasant rather than harsh.

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