Cilbir Turkish Eggs

Cilbir (Turkish Eggs) is perfectly poached eggs, served over a delicious garlicky yoghurt drizzled with a spicy oil sauce. A must to try.

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp DYC white wine vinegar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • For the Chilli Butter
  • 40 g butter
  • 1 tsp chilli oil
  • 4 Better Eggs size 7 at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp DYC white vinegar
  • To serve
  • 2 slices crusty bread Bread
  • Fresh dill
  1. 1
    Combine the yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Bring a pot of water to the boil and add the white vinegar. Whisk the water to create a vortex. Crack an egg into a small bowl and carefully slide it into the water. Repeat to poach 2 eggs at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the whites are firm and yolks still soft. Using a slotted spoon, remove from the water & place onto a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb the water from the eggs.
  3. 3
    Repeat the process to create four poached eggs.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small pan and mix in the chill oil.
  5. 5
    Divide the yogurt between two bowls. Place two poached eggs in the middle of each bowl. Drizzle over the chill butter.
  6. 6
    Serve garnished with fresh dill and toasted crusty bread.

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