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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce Delight

Enjoy Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce, a delightful twist on breakfast, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt regular plain yogurt can be a great substitute
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil any mild-flavored oil will work
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice vinegar can be a suitable alternative
  • 1 clove garlic minced garlic offers a stronger hit
  • handful fresh dill and mint try parsley for a different flavor twist
  • pinch kosher salt table salt is a substitute
For the Poached Eggs
  • 2 large eggs avoid egg substitutes for best results
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar any vinegar can work here
For the Spiced Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter ghee or vegan butter are alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper replace with paprika or red pepper flakes for similar taste

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • saucepan
  • Small saucepan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of whole milk Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, a handful of chopped fresh dill, and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fill a saucepan with about 3 inches of water and add 2 tablespoons of distilled white vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the simmering water. Poach the eggs for approximately 3 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift the poached eggs from the water and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess water.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted and bubbling gently, add 1 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper, stirring until fragrant.
  5. Spread a layer of the herbed yogurt on the bottom of shallow bowls. Place two poached eggs on each serving and drizzle with spiced butter sauce. Sprinkle fresh dill or mint and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 260mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy with warm pita or crusty bread for dipping. Poach eggs ahead of time and store in cold water if needed.

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