Cilbir Turkish Eggs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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2 eggs
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1-2 minced garlic cloves
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1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt, at room temperature
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Optional: 1-2 tablespoons vinegar
→ Spiced Oil
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2 teaspoons red chili flakes or Aleppo pepper
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3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
# Instructions:
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Stir yogurt, garlic, and a little kosher salt until smooth, then split between two bowls.
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Boil water in a medium pot. Toss in vinegar if you'd like to add it.
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Use a fine sieve to separate excess egg white. Once done, move it to a small bowl.
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Make a whirlpool in the boiling water using a spoon. Slip the egg in and cook for 2-3 minutes. Lift it out with a slotted spoon and set it on parchment. Repeat for the other egg.
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In a small pan, gently heat olive oil with chili flakes over medium heat.
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Top the yogurt in the bowls with eggs and pour spicy oil over it. Serve with crusty bread while warm.
# Notes:
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A dish from Turkey, often eaten in the morning.
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Warm eggs give the best flavor, so enjoy right away.
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Use crusty bread to dip in and soak up every bit.