Turkish Poached Eggs Yogurt Butter (Printable)

Poached eggs over garlicky yogurt, drizzled with warm spiced butter and topped with herbs for a classic Turkish breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poached Eggs

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons white vinegar
03 - Water, sufficient for poaching

→ Yogurt Base

04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Spiced Butter

07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ To Serve

10 - Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
11 - Toasted rustic bread or pita, optional
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy, then divide evenly between two shallow serving bowls.
02 - Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add white vinegar to the water.
03 - Crack each egg into a small cup. Swirl the simmering water with a spoon, and carefully slide each egg into the water one at a time. Poach for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but yolks remain soft.
04 - Remove each poached egg using a slotted spoon. Gently blot excess water with a paper towel and arrange two eggs on top of the yogurt in each bowl.
05 - Melt unsalted butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Stir in paprika and red pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute until aromatic and the butter turns a golden-red hue.
06 - Drizzle the warm spiced butter over the eggs and yogurt. Garnish with chopped dill or parsley and season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately with toasted bread or pita if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare from start to finish in about twenty minutes
  • Simple ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Layers of flavor from creamy yogurt savory eggs and smoky butter
  • Easily customized for mild or spicy tastes
02 -
  • This dish is packed with protein and healthy fats for lasting energy
  • Greek yogurt provides gut friendly probiotics and a creamy tang
  • Poached eggs stay soft and luscious thanks to precise timing
  • Spiced butter creates restaurant worthy flavor without special equipment
03 -
  • Be patient when poaching eggs low and slow is key for a perfectly cooked yolk
  • Let your yogurt base come to room temperature to prevent chilling the eggs
  • Use a quality paprika if you can it really makes the butter shine
  • I once tried to rush the eggs in boiling water only to end up with a stringy mess Swirl gently for neat poached eggs every time

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