Turkish Eggs: Upgrade Boring Eggs With This Buttery Rich Breakfast Dish

By Devi Poojari

November 1, 2023

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With a base of garlicky Greek yoghurt and spiked with a piquant chilli butter, the Turkish eggs are, much to popular perception, an easy dish to recreate at home for breakfast. What’s more – the recipe takes lesser time to throw together than making scrambled or fried eggs.

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INGREDIENTS

2 eggs, soft-boiled ½ cup Greek yoghurt 1 clove garlic, grated 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 tablespoon butter 1.5 tablespoons chopped coriander Salt, to taste

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STEP 1

Whisk the garlic and one tablespoon of chopped coriander into the Greek yoghurt and season with salt.

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STEP 2

Transfer to a serving plate and slice the soft-boiled eggs before placing on top.

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STEP 3

Heat the butter in a small pan and allow the red chilli flakes to bloom in the fat.

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STEP 4

Drizzle over the waiting eggs and yoghurt and sprinkle some more fresh coriander on top.

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STEP 5

Serve with crusty sourdough toast or enjoy with a slice of toasted white bread.

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