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Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce for a Cozy Brunch

Turkish Eggs with Creamy Yogurt & Butter Sauce is a gourmet breakfast that takes just 20 minutes to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Yogurt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt or substitute with regular yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or use neutral oil
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic, grated opt for fresh for best taste
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped parsley or chives can be alternatives
  • 2 tsp Fresh Mint, chopped omit or try basil
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt adjust amount if using regular salt
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 Large Eggs adjust quantity according to servings
  • 1 Tbsp Distilled White Vinegar optional for flavor
For Serving
  • Pita or Crusty Bread any flatbread or toasted bread works
  • Flaky Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
For the Butter Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter or substitute with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Aleppo Pepper or use red pepper flakes or smoked paprika

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Ramekin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine whole milk Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, chopped fresh dill, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
  2. Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in distilled white vinegar. Crack eggs into ramekins and carefully slide each into the simmering water. Poach for about 3 minutes until whites are firm but yolks remain soft.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, lift the poached eggs out and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Let them rest while preparing the next component.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbling. Stir in Aleppo pepper, letting it infuse for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In shallow bowls, spoon the herbed yogurt as the base. Place two poached eggs on top, drizzle with warm butter sauce, and season with flaky sea salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfectly poached eggs can be achieved by maintaining a gentle simmer. Prepare the herbed yogurt in advance for convenient use.

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