Turkish Eggs
Turkish eggs are a delicious breakfast dish featuring creamy yogurt, perfectly poached eggs, and spiced butter. This vibrant and visually stunning meal brings a taste of Turkey to your table, making it an ideal choice for brunch or a light dinner. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, Turkish eggs will elevate any weekday morning or weekend gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh eggs
- 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Yogurt Base: In a bowl, mix yogurt with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Poach the Eggs: Heat water in a pot to simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide them into the water. Cook until whites are firm but yolks remain runny (about 3-4 minutes).
- Make Spiced Butter: Melt butter in a small pan over low heat. Stir in smoked paprika and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Assemble: Spoon yogurt onto plates, creating nests for the poached eggs. Place each egg on the yogurt and drizzle with spiced butter.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh dill or mint before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg