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Turkish Eggs 🍳 (çilbir) with a few twists. I used @IcelandicProvisions Plain Skyr because it is so smooth and creamy that it pairs perfectly with the spicy butter!
If you loved this recipe, check out my Za’atar Chili Crisp Eggs!
Why You’ll Love Turkish Eggs Recipe
You know that I looove eggs… and these ones were EPIC! They are creamy, herby, spicy and delicious! The spicy butter …. *chef’s kiss* 💋 It adds the best flavor. You won’t be eating eggs any other way… trust me! Plus, they are very easy to make.
How To Prepare Turkish Eggs Recipe
🧄 First, add the skyr to a bowl, grate 1/2 of the garlic or the whole thing if you like it garlicky.
🍋 Secondly, add the lemon zest, 2 tbsp of the chives, pinch of cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix well.
🧈 Then, add the butter to a preheated sauté pan and brown it slightly, about 3-4 min on medium heat.
🌶 Then, add salsa Macha, Aleppo pepper, smoked paprika and chipotle powder.
🧂 Add salt and pepper to taste.
🍳 Then, crack your eggs onto a strainer to get rid of the loose whites and add to a pot of very low simmering water.
🔥 Cook until set, I do 3 minutes.
🌟 Then, divide the skyr onto 2 plates, add 2-3 eggs per plate.
🌿 Lastly, top with the butter, some za’atar, the fresh dill and remaining chives.
Substitutions and Variations
- Herbs are always very easy to swap for your favorite ones, or which ever ones you have on hand.
- You can use chili crisp if you can’t find salsa macha.
- You can adjust the amount of salsa Macha, Aleppo pepper and spices to your desired level of heat.
Chef Nadia’s Tip
I like serving it with 2 poached eggs but you can do 3!
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Common Questions
I use Za’atar by Z&Z, and also which ever one I find at my local Mediterranean market.
I get it either through Amazon or at my local Mediterranean market.
Turkish Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Skyr, Icelandic Provisions Plain
- 1 small garlic clove
- 3 tbsp chives
- 1 lemon, zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of Turkish cumin
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 4-6 large eggs
- 4-5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1-2 tbsp salsa macha , or chili crisp
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp aleppo pepper
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- Fresh dill, to taste
- Za’atar , to taste
Directions
- First, add the skyr to a bowl, grate 1/2 of the garlic or the whole thing if you like it garlicky.
- Secondly, add the lemon zest, 2 tbsp of the chives, pinch of cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix well.
- Then, add the butter to a preheated sauté pan and brown it slightly, about 3-4 min on medium heat.
- Then, add salsa Macha, Aleppo pepper, smoked paprika and chipotle powder.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Then, crack your eggs onto a strainer to get rid of the loose whites and add to a pot of very low simmering water.
- Cook until set, I do 3 minutes.
- Then, divide the skyr onto 2 plates, add 2-3 eggs per plate.
- Lastly, top with the butter, some za’atar, the fresh dill and remaining chives.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
