Turkish poached eggs recipe

This egg dish, called 'cilbir' in Turkish, is made of poached eggs covered with spiced yoghurt

Serves 1

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp vinegar (any type will do)
  • 1 tbsp butter, unsalted
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp mint, chopped
  • 125g Greek yoghurt
  • Cholla or brioche, to toast

Method

  1. Poach the eggs for 2 minutes in water spiked with the vinegar. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain.

  2. Melt the butter in a pan until bubbling, add the garlic, paprika and chilli, and cook for 1 minute. Add the mint and yoghurt then season to taste.

  3. Sit the eggs on toasted bread, pour over the yoghurt sauce and serve.

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