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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce Bliss

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce transforms breakfast into a delightful experience with poached eggs, garlicky yogurt, and spiced butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Opt for whole milk for richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Using extra virgin adds quality.
  • 0.5 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the dish.
  • 1 clove Garlic Freshly grated for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Mint is a great substitute.
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt Essential for flavor.
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 eggs Eggs Provides silky texture.
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Helps firm up egg whites.
For Serving
  • 2 slices Pita or Crusty Bread Perfect for scooping.
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper For seasoning.
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Infuses richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper Swap with red pepper flakes if needed.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Small Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped dill, and kosher salt until creamy.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 inches of water and white vinegar to a gentle simmer. Crack 2 eggs into ramekins and slide them into the water to poach for about 3 minutes.
  3. Carefully lift the poached eggs from water with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel.
  4. In a small pan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat, stir in Aleppo pepper, and sizzle for about 1 minute.
  5. Spread the herbed yogurt in shallow bowls, place the poached eggs on top, drizzle with spiced butter, and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Serve with pita or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to poach the eggs gently for tender and runny yolks. Prepare the herbed yogurt a day ahead for convenience.

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