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Çılbır Turkish Eggs Yogurt Butter

A traditional Turkish dish featuring poached eggs served over yogurt and topped with melted butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 4 large eggs fresh
Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt preferably Greek
Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for flavor
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Yogurt
  1. In a bowl, mix the yogurt with salt and pepper to taste.
Poach the Eggs
  1. Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Crack the eggs into the water and poach for about 3-4 minutes until whites are set.
Make the Butter Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add paprika. Stir well.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Place a generous spoonful of yogurt on a plate, top with poached eggs, and drizzle with the butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

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