Çılbır with Poached Eggs
Turkish poached eggs served over garlicky yogurt and finished with warm Aleppo pepper butter, fresh dill, and bread.
Instructions
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Step 1
Mix the yogurt, garlic, and ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt until smooth. Spread the mixture between the serving bowls and let it lose its refrigerator chill while preparing the eggs.
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Step 2
Combine the water and vinegar in the wide saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat.
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Step 3
Crack each egg into the cup, then gently slide it into the simmering water. Poach until the whites are set and the yolks remain soft, working in batches if needed.
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Step 4
Melt the butter in the small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the Aleppo pepper and cook until fragrant and lightly foaming.
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Step 5
Lift the poached eggs from the water with the slotted spoon and let them drain briefly. Place two eggs over each bowl of yogurt and season with ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt.
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Step 6
Spoon the warm pepper butter over the eggs, scatter with dill, and serve immediately with the bread.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Use clean, uncracked eggs. People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or immunocompromised should use pasteurized eggs or cook the eggs until both whites and yolks reach 71°C.
Risk factors
- Soft-poached eggs may contain undercooked yolks.
- Hot poaching water and melted butter can cause burns.