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turkish eggs

Turkish eggs are a delicious and unique breakfast dish featuring poached eggs served over a bed of garlicky yogurt and topped with spiced butter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the yogurt base
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the eggs
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar for poaching
For the spiced butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Prepare the yogurt base
  1. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Poach the eggs
  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a gentle simmer and add the white vinegar.
  2. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide them into the simmering water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs and place them on a paper towel to drain.
Make the spiced butter
  1. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add paprika, red pepper flakes, and cumin. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped dill.
Assemble the dish
  1. Divide the yogurt mixture among serving bowls.
  2. Top each bowl with a poached egg.
  3. Drizzle the spiced butter over the eggs and garnish with additional dill and a pinch of salt.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.