Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring jammy soft-boiled eggs, creamy garlic yogurt, and spiced chili butter. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick meal with warm bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 (5.3 oz) containers full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper (or smoked paprika)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Toasted bread for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter with olive oil, chili flakes, and Aleppo pepper. Set aside.
- Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Boil eggs for 6½ minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel carefully.
- Spread garlic yogurt on a plate, top with halved eggs, and drizzle chili butter.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with toasted bread.
Notes
- Use poached eggs instead for a more traditional Cilbir style.
- Adjust chili flakes based on spice preference.
- Best enjoyed fresh but components can be prepped ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern