Cilbir Turkish Eggs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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2 eggs
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1 to 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
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1 cup of plain Greek yogurt (full-fat) at room temperature
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Optional: 1 to 2 tablespoons of vinegar
→ Spiced Oil
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2 teaspoons red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper
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3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
# Instructions:
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Stir the room-temp yogurt with a bit of salt and the garlic. Split between two bowls for serving.
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Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the vinegar if you’re using it.
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Crack eggs into a fine sieve to get rid of extra whites before moving them into separate small bowls.
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Stir the water into a whirlpool, drop an egg into the middle, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove it carefully with a slotted spoon and set on a parchment-lined plate. Do the same with the other egg.
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On medium heat, warm up the olive oil in a little pan and stir in the chili flakes or Aleppo pepper.
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Place the poached eggs on the yogurt you prepped, pour the spiced oil over them, and enjoy with crusty bread on the side.
# Notes:
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This is a classic Turkish morning treat.
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Tastes best fresh and warm.
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Pair it with your favorite bread for dipping.