My spin on çılbır (Turkish eggs over yogurt) with preserved lemon and spiced bro

My spin on çılbır (Turkish eggs over yogurt) with preserved lemon and spiced brown butter!

To make, mix about 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 1 clove minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Spread on the bottom of a plate and top with 1-2 tbsp roughly chopped preserved lemon.

Poach 2 eggs and then transfer to the plate. I usually bring water to a boil in a pan and slightly lower the heat. I crack an egg into a ramekin, add a splash of white vinegar to the water, and then swirl the water with a spoon. I then gently lower the egg out of the ramekin into the water. Cook until the whites have set but the yolks are still runny, just a few minutes. Remote with a slotted spoon.

Melt about 1 tbsp butter in a small saucepan on medium heat, stir until butter has browned, and then remove from heat. Add a pinch of red pepper & a few dashes of smoked paprika, and mix together. Drizzle over the eggs and yogurt. Top with parsley and dill and some black pepper, and eat with toasted bread!

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