Turkish Eggs (Çilbir)

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Serves
2
Cook Time
15-20 minutes

One of the best breakfasts going in my opinion. Cool garlicky yoghurt, soft poached eggs and warm chilli butter all mixed together with good bread on the side.

One of the best breakfasts going in my opinion. Cool garlicky yoghurt, soft poached eggs and warm chilli butter all mixed together with good bread on the side.

Ingredients

Ingredients:
  1. Eggs |4 large|
  2. Greek-style yoghurt |300g| plant-based for dairy free
  3. Fresh dill |1 bunch|
  4. Olive oil |1 tbsp|
  5. Vegan butter |1 tbsp|
  6. Aleppo pepper (pul biber) |1 tsp|
  7. Chilli flakes |Pinch|
  8. Smoked paprika |½ tsp|
  9. Garlic clove |1|
  10. Lemon |½|
  11. Salt & black pepper | |
To Serve
  1. Warm pide or sourdough | |

Ingredients

For the salad
Tofu
150g
Chickpeas
1 can (400g)
Green Lentils
100g
Spinach
150g
Almonds
2 tbsp
Tempeh
100g
Olive oil
1 tsp
Avocado
1
Chilli Flakes
Pinch

Method

Prep ingredients
  1. Finely chop dill
  2. Mince garlic
  3. Zest lemon half, then juice it
  4. Set a small pan of water to simmer
Make yoghurt base
  1. In bowl combine yoghurt, lemon zest, half the dill, minced garlic, pinch salt
  2. Spoon into two shallow bowls
Poach eggs
  1. Add a splash of vinegar to simmering water
  2. Swirl water, slide in eggs
  3. Poach until set but soft inside
Make chilli butter
  1. Melt butter with olive oil in pan over low heat
  2. Stir in the Aleppo pepper, chilli flakes and smoked paprika
Assemble
  1. Nestle a poached egg onto each yoghurt bowl
  2. Spoon over hot chilli butter
  3. Finish with remaining dill, crack black pepper
  4. Serve immediately with warm bread for dipping

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