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çılbır Turkish eggs: Indulgent Yogurt Delight with Turkey Bacon

Çılbır: Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce
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Çılbır is a traditional Turkish dish that features poached eggs served over creamy yogurt and topped with a rich butter sauce, often enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch option.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a pot of boiling water, poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat, then stir in the paprika and cook for 1 minute.
  3. In a bowl, serve the yogurt, and gently place the poached eggs on top.
  4. Drizzle the butter sauce over the eggs and yogurt mixture.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the chopped turkey bacon on top.
  6. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter sauce.
  • Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.

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Keywords: çılbır, Turkish eggs, yogurt, breakfast, brunch, eggs

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