Turkish Style Eggs

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, yogurt and pinch of salt; mix well.
  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.
  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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)

523 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 34.8g 45% DV
Carbs 50.1g 18% DV
Fiber 9.4g 33% DV
Sugar 8.4g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9930.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 799.5mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 142.8mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 641.5mcg 71% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 166.5mg 13% DV
Iron 6.8mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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