How to cook Turkish eggs: a fresh and unusual breakfast option

Eggs are considered the healthiest and most delicious breakfast option. And they can be cooked in different ways. One of the most unusual breakfast options is Turkish eggs. We at joy-pup offer a step-by-step recipe for their preparation.

Ingredients for preparing two servings:

• 2 eggs
• 200 g thick natural yogurt (preferably Greek)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 30 g butter
• 1 tsp ground red pepper (paprika)
• 1 tsp ground chili (optional)
• Vinegar for boiling eggs
• Salt to taste
• Greens for decoration (dill, parsley)

Step-by-step preparation:

• First, prepare the base for the dish – garlic yogurt. Peel and crush the garlic clove. Add the garlic to the yoghurt, add a little salt and mix well. For a richer and more aromatic yoghurt, leave it to sit for 5-10 minutes.
• To make poached eggs, bring a small pan of water to the boil and add 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar – this will help the whites to set faster. Reduce the heat slightly so that the water does not boil too much and carefully crack the egg into a small cup. Create a slight swirl in the water with a spoon so that the whites swirl around the yolk and carefully lower the egg into the water. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the whites are completely set and the yolk is still soft inside. Repeat with the other egg.
• Melt the butter in a small frying pan. Add paprika and ground chili (if you want to add a spicier taste). Cook over medium heat until the butter turns a beautiful golden-red hue and begins to emit the aroma of spices. Place a layer of garlic yogurt on a plate. Carefully place the poached eggs on top. Drizzle with herb butter. Garnish with finely chopped herbs to taste.

To be continued…