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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce Bliss

Experience the delightful combination of Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce, a perfect brunch dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Whole milk Greek yogurt Can substitute with regular yogurt.
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 Fresh lemon juice About half a small lemon.
  • 1 clove Garlic Grated or minced.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill Can substitute with chives or parsley.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh mint Optional.
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 Large eggs 2 per serving.
  • 1 tbsp Distilled white vinegar Helps achieve perfectly poached eggs.
For Serving
  • 2 Pita or crusty bread Essential for enjoying the dish.
  • to taste Flaky sea salt For finishing touch.
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper For seasoning.
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper Can substitute with red pepper flakes.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • Small skillet
  • Ramekin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dill. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fill a saucepan with 3 inches of water, add vinegar, and heat until simmering. Crack eggs into ramekins and gently slide them into the water. Poach for about 3 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in Aleppo pepper and cook until fragrant.
  4. Spread herbed yogurt in bowls, place poached eggs on top, and drizzle with spiced butter sauce.
  5. Serve immediately with pita or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Preparation of herbed yogurt can be done a day in advance for enhanced flavor.

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