Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) Recipe! | 30 Minute Meals (2024)

Recipes

ByLauren

This post may contain affiliate links of which we earn a small commission should you choose to purchase through them. This helps us to keep the site running. Thank you for your support

Table of Contents

If you aren’t familiar with Turkish Eggs (Cilbir), we’re talking poached or sunny side up eggs with a garlic yogurt, chilli oil (really, it’s melted butter with spices) and a dipping bread, whether thats a naan or sourdough.

It’s a fantastic brunch meal, really great for those like me, who love to pick and dip at different flavours on a plate.

Despite all of the flavours, it’s quite an understated meal but one that I think can look very refined.

It is one of those dishes that may not have everyone rushing to the table initially, but I guarantee that they will leave the table very happy!

It’s a truly fantastic meal and a perfect option for a relaxed setting. One that I highly recommend!

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) Recipe! | 30 Minute Meals (1)

Overview

Makes: 2 servings
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Garlic Yogurt

  • 215g Greek yogurt (1 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of pepper

Chilli Oil

  • 2tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2tsp Paprika
  • 1tsp Red chilli flakes

To serve

  • 4 Poached eggs
  • 2 Pitta/Sourdough
  • Small handful of chopped parsley
  • Small handful of chopped dill
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper

Utensils

  • Scales
  • 3 Saucepans
  • Glass bowl
  • Slotted spoon

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) Recipe! | 30 Minute Meals (2)

Instructions

  1. Measure 215g Greek yogurt (1 cup) and add to a heatproof glass bowl along with 1 clove minced garlic and a pinch of sea salt and a pinch of pepper.
  2. Take a saucepan and fill approx 1/4 with water before placing your heatproof glass bowl on top.

    You don’t want the glass to touch the water underneath so adjust this accordingly.

    Turn the heat on to a low-medium temperature and stir until the Greek yogurt mix resembles a smooth whipped cream consistency.

    Remove this from the heat once achieved and set aside.

  3. To make the chilli oil, take a small saucepan and heat 2tbsp unsalted butter on a low heat until melted.

    Then add 1tbsp olive oil, 1/2tsp paprika and 1tsp red chilli flakes before stirring for around 30 seconds.

    It will begin to bubble and froth which is when you can remove it from the heat and set aside.

  4. You can either fry or poach your eggs. I like to have mine poached but if you prefer them sunny side up then cook as per your preference!

    Poached – Fill a large saucepan with 5cm/2″ water (or double this if you are cooking two eggs at once) and bring to a boil before reducing to a gentle simmer or taking off the heat. Crack your egg and transfer to a small glass or ramekin. You can add a little vinegar to the water if you want to but it is not a necessity. Stir the water to create a whirl before pouring your egg into the middle. Cook for 3-4 minutes before removing with a slotted spoon and placing on a plate with a kitchen towel whilst you cook the rest of the eggs.

    Fry – Add 2-3tbsp oil to a frying pan on a medium-high heat before adding your eggs and cooking to your liking.

  5. Warm some pitta or toast some sourdough to dip in your Turkish eggs.

    Whatever you choose is entirely your choice!

  6. Taking your plates or your bowls, add some of your whipped yogurt to the centre of each and using the back of a spoon, move in circles to spread that yogurt out. You don’t want this to be completely smooth, try to leave a couple of ridges for the chilli oil.

    Once you are happy, add your poached eggs to the yogurt.

    Drizzle some chilli oil over the top of your yogurt and eggs.

    Add a small handful of parsley and dill along with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.

    Place your pitta or toast to the side and serve!

    Enjoy!

Storage

Best eaten on the day!

Pin this recipe

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) Recipe! | 30 Minute Meals (3)
Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) Recipe! | 30 Minute Meals (4)
Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) Recipe! | 30 Minute Meals (5)

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by UK Food Blogger // Lauren 🌿 (@laurenrhiannon)

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) Recipe! | 30 Minute Meals (6)

Lauren

Peter may be the go to guy for travel tips and information but I like to think I bring the heart (maybe even a little humour) back into our writing.

I’m Scottish and proud, a millennial 30 something and your stereotypical girls girl but as opposed to what the press may say, I don’t see those as negatives and neither should you!

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) Recipe! | 30 Minute Meals (2024)

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Tyson Zemlak

Last Updated:

Views: 6318

Rating: 4.2 / 5 (63 voted)

Reviews: 86% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Tyson Zemlak

Birthday: 1992-03-17

Address: Apt. 662 96191 Quigley Dam, Kubview, MA 42013

Phone: +441678032891

Job: Community-Services Orchestrator

Hobby: Coffee roasting, Calligraphy, Metalworking, Fashion, Vehicle restoration, Shopping, Photography

Introduction: My name is Tyson Zemlak, I am a excited, light, sparkling, super, open, fair, magnificent person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.