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Turkish Style Eggs

Name: Turkish Style Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 ½ cups plain yogurt; 1 pinch salt; 1 quart water; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 large eggs eggs; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon paprika

Rating: 4.23 stars

56 Ratings
44 Reviews
12 Photos

An easy and memorable dish.

By Emre Yazgin

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

5 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 2 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 ½ cups plain yogurt
1 pinch salt
1 quart water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
6 large eggs eggs
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, yogurt and pinch of salt; mix well.

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Step 2

In a large saucepan or stockpot, combine water, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil over high heat. When the water is boiling hard, reduce the heat and gently break the eggs into the water, spacing them well apart. Cook until the whites have set over the yolks, immediately remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place on a serving dish.
Step 3

Melt butter in a small skillet or saucepan. Stir in paprika. Pour yogurt sauce over eggs and top with paprika butter. Your cilbir is ready!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

442.2 calories; protein 29.1g 58% DV; carbohydrates 16.2g 5% DV; fat 29.4g 45% DV; cholesterol 599.6mg 200% DV; sodium 1598.5mg 64% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (44)

Most helpful positive review

Julie Galatocky

03/02/2010

My husband is originally from Istanbul...I told him about this recipe and he said he would make it for me. I was almost done inhaling mine when he asked if I needed a spoon...I told him I needed a longer tongue so I could lick the enitre bowl. This dish is AMAZING. I can't wait to have my parents over for breakfast...this will blow them away. We usually have nice breakfasts on the weekends but I've started making this for myself ont he weekedays before I go to work! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Aevida

10/05/2011

Recipe was okay but not amazing. A little too much garlic for my liking. Read More

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(5)

56 Ratings

5 star values: 36
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 4

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Julie Galatocky

03/02/2010

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Sarah Leffler

01/17/2012

I love this recipe which I actually found in another cookbook. Try adding chopped fresh parsley to the butter and if the garlic is too strong add that to the butter sauce too to mellow it out some. A few hot pepper flakes are also a nice touch if you like a little more heat. Great dish! Read More

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Susam

03/27/2007

That is a very good recipe it is very light for the summer dinners... Read More

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MamaOfNick&Ben

08/12/2011

I loved this recipe! It is nice and garlicky. My only recommendation is to heat up the yogurt a bit so it doesn't make the eggs cold. Read More

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Primadonamama

06/25/2010

Great recipe. If you don't like vinegar and garlic don't make it. I love both. This is an authentic recipe for an original Turkish dish. Read More

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Juice18

04/11/2006

Contrary to what the other reviewer wrote I enjoyed the garlic taste. I used fat free yogurt instead of regular however and I did not use the full amount called for in the recipe. I also added some seasoning. I enjoyed this recipe. Read More

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Maralin

06/18/2009

I'm not a huge fan of eggs especially poached so this recipe was impressive. I used sour cream instead of yogurt and cayenne instead of paprika. I used only half the fresh garlic and it was still a bit too strong for me. The eggs were great but the sauce was delicious definitely the best part. If I do it again which I probably will I'll use just a little garlic powder. Great recipe thanks for sharing it! Read More

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Suzi Homemaker

11/06/2011

I love this breakfast! It is sooo delicious I have it several times a week. I like to add extra garlic & lots of paprika. Read More

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pomplemousse

05/03/2010

I thought these were pretty good. It is a bit unusual and I don't like how the yogurt cools the eggs down (I like hot food to be hot) but other than that I enjoyed these. Not sure what bf would think but he wasn't around for breakfast this morning so I won't worry about that. I don't know if the type of yogurt used makes a huge difference but I have plain greek yogurt so I used that and the tang was really good. I forgot the minced garlic so I just sprinkled garlic powder on top when I did remember. Otherwise I kept it the same. I made 2 eggs and ate with toast. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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Aevida

10/05/2011

Recipe was okay but not amazing. A little too much garlic for my liking. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Turkish Style Eggs

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Calories: 442.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 58 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 45 %

saturated fat: 69 %

cholesterol: 200 %

vitamin a iu: 36 %

niacin equivalents: 43 %

vitamin b6: 25 %

vitamin c: 6 %

folate: 23 %

calcium: 44 %

iron: 18 %

magnesium: 21 %

potassium: 19 %

sodium: 64 %

thiamin: 19 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.