Recipes
eggetarian
Turkish Eggs
By Sohini Mitra
⏳ Prep Time: 15 minute
29 Jun 2025
2025-06-29T13:11:04.000Z
2.94
Nutritional Overview
Calories
293.8 kcal
Protein
23 gm
Carbs
8.6 gm
Fats
18.6 gm
Ingredients
• 2 eggs • 150g Greek yogurt (0% or 2%) • 1 garlic clove (grated) • Salt to taste • 1 tsp olive oil or 5g butter • ½ tsp chilli flakes (use pul biber/Aleppo if available) • Optional: chopped coriander
Method
Step 1
Flavour the yogurt In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the grated garlic and a pinch of salt. Let it sit while you prep the eggs — this helps mellow the garlic. . Poach the eggs • Boil water in a saucepan and add a splash of vinegar (optional but helps shape the eggs). • Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. • Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide into the water. • Poach for – mins until the whites are set but yolk is still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon. . Make the chilli butter • In a small pan, heat tsp olive oil or butter. • Add chilli flakes and let them bloom (about seconds). Turn off the heat. . Assemble • Spread the garlicky yogurt on a plate. • Top with the poached eggs. • Drizzle with the warm chilli oil. • Garnish with chopped dill (optional).
