Turkish-Style Poached Eggs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

For the Sauce:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Poached Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 4 cups water

For the Spiced Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

For Garnish & Serving:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 4 slices crusty bread, toasted

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Yogurt Sauce
1. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of plain yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
2. Stir until smooth and well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.

Step 2: Poach the Eggs
1. Fill a medium saucepan with 4 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of vinegar.
2. Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slip the egg into the simmering water, one at a time.
4. Poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set, and the yolks remain soft.
5. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.

Step 3: Prepare the Spiced Butter
1. In a small skillet over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Once melted, add 1 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper, ½ teaspoon of paprika, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
3. Stir and heat for about 2 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the butter.

Step 4: Assemble the Dish
1. Spread a generous amount of the garlic-yogurt sauce onto a serving platter.
2. Place the poached eggs on top of the yogurt.
3. Drizzle the spiced butter over the eggs and yogurt.
4. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill.

Step 5: Serve
1. Serve immediately with slices of toasted crusty bread to mop up the delicious yogurt and spiced butter.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Total Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Breakfast

Keywords

Turkish eggs, poached eggs, spiced yogurt, breakfast recipe, Aleppo pepper, garlic yogurt, brunch idea, savory breakfast, dill garnish, crusty bread

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 650

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