Turkish Eggs (Çilbir)

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V*
DF
GF
Serves
2
Cook Time
15-20 minutes

One of the best breakfasts going in my opinion. Garlicky yoghurt, soft poached eggs and warm chilli butter all mixed together with some good pide or crusty bread on the side. Everyone's got their own poached egg method - this is how I was taught and it works a treat. The salt seasons the eggs, and the vinegar drops the PH of the water to coagulate the egg a bit quicker as it drops through the water.

One of the best breakfasts going in my opinion. Garlicky yoghurt, soft poached eggs and warm chilli butter all mixed together with some good pide or crusty bread on the side. Everyone's got their own poached egg method - this is how I was taught and it works a treat. The salt seasons the eggs, and the vinegar drops the PH of the water to coagulate the egg a bit quicker as it drops through the water.

Ingredients

Ingredients:
  1. Greek-style yoghurt |300g| plant-based for dairy free and vegan
  2. Lemon | half | zest and juice
  3. Fresh dill |1 bunch| half finely chopped, half picked
  4. Garlic clove | 1 | minced
  5. Large eggs | 4 | fridge cold
  6. Olive oil |1 tbsp|
  7. Vegan butter |1 tbsp|
  8. Aleppo pepper (pul biber) |1 tsp|
  9. Chilli flakes |Pinch|
  10. Smoked paprika |½ tsp |
  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

Make yoghurt base
  1. In a bowl combine the yoghurt, lemon zest, half the dill, garlic, a pinch of salt
  2. Spoon into two shallow bowls
Poach eggs
  1. Bring a large pot of simmering water to the boil, then drop to a simmer
  2. Crack the eggs into individual ramekins so they're ready to go
  3. Add a sprinkle of salt and splash of vinegar to the simmering water
  4. Swirl the water to create a vortex, slide in eggs one by one but quickly
  5. Poach until set but soft inside - you don't need to guess - take them out with a slotted spoon, give them a prod and see if they're right for you
  6. Drain on paper towel
Make chilli butter
  1. Melt butter with olive oil in pan over low heat until bubbling
  2. Stir in the Aleppo pepper, chilli flakes, smoked paprika and a pinch of salt
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 the bread for dipping

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