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Turkish eggs (Çılbır) served in a bowl with chili butter and herbs

Turkish Eggs Recipe

Creamy, savory, and spiced, this Turkish Eggs Recipe (Çılbır) is a fast and flavorful breakfast made with poached eggs, garlicky yogurt, and warm chili butter.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
Keyword: Turkish eggs (Cilbir), Turkish eggs ingredients, Turkish eggs recipe easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 430kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 Wide saucepan For poaching eggs
  • 1 Slotted spoon For lifting poached eggs
  • 2 Small ramekins To crack eggs before poaching
  • 1 Microplane grater For finely grating garlic
  • 1 Mixing bowl For the garlic yogurt base
  • 1 Small saucepan For preparing chili butter
  • 1 Serving bowl For assembling and serving dish

Ingredients

Garlic Yogurt Base

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt Full-fat preferred
  • 2–3 Garlic cloves Finely minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • Salt To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill Chopped (optional)

Poached Eggs

  • 4 Fresh eggs Freshness matters
  • 1 tablespoon White vinegar Added to poaching water
  • Water For poaching

Chili Butter

  • 4 tablespoon Butter Unsalted preferred
  • 2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper Or 1 teaspoon paprika + ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cumin
  • Salt Pinch

Garnish

  • Fresh herbs Dill,mint, or parsley
  • Sumac or paprika Optional,for color
  • Black pepper Freshly ground
  • Bread Sourdough,pita, or flatbread

Instructions

  • Mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat water with vinegar to a gentle simmer.
  • Crack eggs into ramekins and gently slide into the simmering water.
  • Poach for 3–4 minutes until whites are set and yolks runny.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add Aleppo pepper, cumin, and salt.
  • Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Spread garlic yogurt in serving bowls.
  • Place poached eggs on top and drizzle with warm chili butter.
  • Garnish with herbs, sumac, and black pepper. Serve immediately with bread.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 380mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2.1mg