Çilbir (turkish Eggs)
  1. Prep ingredients | Finely chop dill | Mince garlic | Zest lemon half, then juice it | Set a small pan of water to simmer

  2. Make yoghurt base | In bowl combine yoghurt, lemon zest, half the dill, minced garlic, pinch salt | Spoon into two shallow bowls

  3. Poach eggs | Add a splash of vinegar to simmering water | Swirl water, slide in eggs | Poach until set but soft inside

  4. Make chilli butter | Melt butter with olive oil in pan over low heat | Stir in the Aleppo pepper, chilli flakes and smoked paprika

  5. Assemble | Nestle a poached egg onto each yoghurt bowl | Spoon over hot chilli butter | Finish with remaining dill, crack black pepper | Serve immediately with warm bread for dipping

Course🥞Breakfast

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍳Egg Dish

Cuisine🇹🇷Turkish

Occasions🥐Brunch📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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