Turkish Eggs by @themodernnonna

โ‰ˆ 25 min

2 servings

๐Ÿฅฃ

240 ml

Yogurt

๐Ÿง„

3 g

Garlic

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

๐Ÿงˆ

42 g

Unsalted butter

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

2 g

Aleppo chili flakes

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

1 g

Smoked paprika

๐Ÿถ

15 ml

White vinegar

๐Ÿฅš

200 g

Eggs

๐Ÿง€

35 g

Feta

๐ŸŒฟ

6 g

Dill

  1. Grate
    • Greek yogurt
    • garlic
    • salt

    Finely grate or mince 1 clove of garlic. Combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl until smooth.

  2. Divide
    • Greek yogurt
    • Eggs

    Divide the seasoned yogurt between 2 serving bowls. Set the bowls aside while preparing the eggs.

  3. Fill
    • white vinegar

    Fill the small saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over the stovetop. Stir in 1 tablespoon white vinegar.

  4. Crack
    • eggs

    Crack each egg through a fine-mesh strainer to drain loose egg white. Transfer each strained egg to a small cup or directly into the simmering water.

  5. Poach
    • eggs
    • salt

    Poach the eggs in gently simmering water for 3 to 4 minutes, until the whites are set and yolks remain soft. Lift the eggs out using a slotted spoon and season with a pinch of salt.

  6. Melt
    • unsalted butter

    Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook until the butter smells nutty and turns lightly golden.

  7. Stir
    • Aleppo chili flakes
    • Unsalted butter

    Remove the browned butter from the heat. Stir in the Aleppo chili flakes and smoked paprika until the spices bloom in the butter.

  8. Place
    • eggs
    • Greek yogurt
    • unsalted butter

    Place 2 poached eggs on top of the yogurt in each serving bowl. Spoon the paprika butter evenly over the eggs.

  9. Crumble
    • feta cheese
    • fresh dill
    • crusty bread

    Crumble feta cheese over the eggs. Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Turkish Eggs by @themodernnonna

โ‰ˆ 25 min

2 servings

๐Ÿฅฃ

240 ml

Yogurt

๐Ÿง„

3 g

Garlic

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

๐Ÿงˆ

42 g

Unsalted butter

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

2 g

Aleppo chili flakes

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

1 g

Smoked paprika

๐Ÿถ

15 ml

White vinegar

๐Ÿฅš

200 g

Eggs

๐Ÿง€

35 g

Feta

๐ŸŒฟ

6 g

Dill

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Finely grate or mince 1 clove of garlic. Combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl until smooth.

    ๐ŸฅฃGreek yogurt
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  2. Step 2/9

    Divide the seasoned yogurt between 2 serving bowls. Set the bowls aside while preparing the eggs.

    ๐ŸฅฃGreek yogurt
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅฃserving bowls
  3. Step 3/9

    Fill the small saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over the stovetop. Stir in 1 tablespoon white vinegar.

    ๐Ÿถwhite vinegar
    ๐Ÿฒsmall saucepan
  4. Step 4/9

    Crack each egg through a fine-mesh strainer to drain loose egg white. Transfer each strained egg to a small cup or directly into the simmering water.

    ๐Ÿฅšeggs
    ๐Ÿงบfine-mesh strainer
  5. Step 5/9

    Poach the eggs in gently simmering water for 3 to 4 minutes, until the whites are set and yolks remain soft. Lift the eggs out using a slotted spoon and season with a pinch of salt.

    ๐Ÿฅšeggs
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฒsmall saucepan
    ๐Ÿฅ„slotted spoon
  6. Step 6/9

    Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook until the butter smells nutty and turns lightly golden.

    ๐Ÿงˆunsalted butter
    ๐Ÿณsmall frying pan
  7. Step 7/9

    Remove the browned butter from the heat. Stir in the Aleppo chili flakes and smoked paprika until the spices bloom in the butter.

    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธAleppo chili flakes
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธsmoked paprika
    ๐Ÿณsmall frying pan
  8. Step 8/9

    Place 2 poached eggs on top of the yogurt in each serving bowl. Spoon the paprika butter evenly over the eggs.

    ๐Ÿฅšeggs
    ๐ŸฅฃGreek yogurt
    ๐Ÿงˆunsalted butter
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธAleppo chili flakes
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธsmoked paprika
    ๐Ÿฅ„slotted spoon
    ๐Ÿฅฃserving bowls
    ๐Ÿณsmall frying pan
  9. Step 9/9

    Crumble feta cheese over the eggs. Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

    ๐Ÿง€feta cheese
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh dill
    ๐Ÿžcrusty bread
    ๐Ÿฅฃserving bowls

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Seasonings, Dairy, Fats, Condiments, Eggs

Ingredients

Yogurt, Garlic, Salt, Unsalted butter, Aleppo chili flakes, Smoked paprika, White vinegar, Eggs, Feta, Dill

Notes

Yogurt (for the yogurt spread), Salt (to taste, for the yogurt spread, for poaching the eggs), Unsalted butter (for the paprika butter), White vinegar (for poaching the eggs), Feta (crumbled on top)

Allergens

Milk, Eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

390 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 20g, Carbohydrates: 22g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 2.8mg, Potassium: 300mg, Sodium: 640mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 370mcg, Vitamin D: 2.4mcg, Vitamin B12: 1.5mcg, Vitamin K: 18mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, fine-mesh strainer, small saucepan, slotted spoon, small frying pan, whisk, serving bowls

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Breakfast

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Weekend breakfast

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@themodernnonna

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

Turkey, Marmara

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Runny, Crispy, Crumbly

Flavors

Tangy, Buttery, Smoky, Savory, Garliky, Mildly spicy, Herbaceous

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 0 min (Serve immediately after assembling,Do not leave poached eggs or yogurt out for more than 2 hours), fridge : 2 days (Store yogurt spread and paprika butter separately in airtight containers,Store cooked poached eggs in a sealed container and reheat gently before serving,Add feta and dill only before serving), freezer : 0 min (Freezing is not recommended because yogurt may separate and poached eggs become rubbery)