Çılbır (Turkish Eggs)

Poached eggs on garlicky yogurt, finished with sizzling chili butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strained yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt (to taste)

Method

  1. Mix the strained yogurt with the crushed garlic and a pinch of salt; let it come to room temperature.
  2. Bring a wide pot of water to a boil, add the vinegar and lower the heat.
  3. Crack the eggs one at a time into a bowl, slide them into the water, poach for 3 minutes and lift out with a slotted spoon.
  4. Spread the yogurt on plates and place the eggs on top.
  5. Melt the butter, add the pepper flakes and pour over the eggs once it foams.