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Turkish Poached Eggs: Çılbır

Çılbır is one of Turkey’s best-kept breakfast secrets—a dish so simple yet incredibly flavorful that once you try it, you’ll want to make it again and again.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

For the Yogurt Base

  • 4-5 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • Handful of fresh dill chopped

For the Chili Butter

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp paprika

For the Poached Eggs

  • Water
  • ½ teaspoon vinegar
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, salt, and chopped dill.
  • Stir well until smooth and set aside. This will be the creamy, tangy base for your poached eggs.
  • Melt butter in a small pan over low heat.
  • Add chili flakes and paprika, stirring until the mixture sizzles and becomes fragrant.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Fill a deep, wide pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  • Add ½ teaspoon vinegar to help the eggs hold their shape.
  • Crack each egg into a small fine-mesh sieve over a bowl to drain excess liquid (this helps prevent wispy egg whites).
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir the water in one direction to create a gentle vortex.
  • Carefully drop the egg into the center of the swirl and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the whites are set but the yolk remains soft.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain excess water.
  • Spread the garlic yogurt onto a plate.
  • Gently place the poached eggs over the yogurt.
  • Drizzle generously with the warm chili butter.
  • Garnish with more fresh dill.
  • Serve immediately with warm bread to scoop up all the delicious flavors!
Keyword breakfast, poached eggs, turkish eggs