Description
A delicious fusion of traditional Turkish Çılbır and classic Eggs Benedict, featuring poached eggs on a yogurt and herb base, served on toasted English muffins with spiced butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (for poaching water)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika plus a pinch of chili flakes)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 English muffins, split and lightly toasted
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives), for garnish
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt with grated garlic, chopped herbs, and sea salt, then spread evenly over toasted English muffin halves and set aside.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and add white vinegar. Crack eggs individually into a small bowl and gently slide them into the simmering water. Poach for 3 to 4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter, then stir in Aleppo pepper and ground cumin, swirling until the butter foams and the spices become fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- On each plate, place two muffin halves, top with a generous dollop of yogurt mixture, then a poached egg. Drizzle spiced butter over the eggs, garnish with fresh herbs and freshly ground black pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning of the yogurt mixture according to taste.
- For a spicier version, add more Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Be careful not to overcook the eggs; they should be soft and runny.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg