Cilbir - Turkish Eggs (Ready in 15 minutes with 6 Ingredients)

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt - I've used non fat yogurt
• 1 garlic clove
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (Pul Biber) - *refer notes for substitute
• 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Garnish fresh herbs such as dill, fresh mint or parsley
• Serve with crusty bread or soft pita bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely grate the garlic clove and add to the yogurt with a pinch of salt and stir togetherAllow the yogurt to come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes while you prepare the rest of the dish

2. 2

   Add olive oil to a small saucepan and heat over a low heat. Add the aleppo pepper flakes and heat for one minute to infuse the oil then turn the heat off

3. 3

   Bring a pot of water to a light boil. Reduce to medium heat, add the vinegar and stir through the water

4. 4

   Once the water returns to a gentle simmer and not boiling anymore, use a wooden spoon to stir the water rapidly in a clockwise direction to create a vortex/whirlpool

5. 5

   Crack one egg into a small bowl and ensure the yolk is intact. Gently pour the egg into the swirling vortex. You should see the egg white wrap around the egg

6. 6

   Move on to the second egg by creating another vortex and repeat the above step for the remaining eggs, moving in a clockwise direction so you know the order the eggs were dropped. *If needed, you can use a spoon to guide and separate the eggs from eachother while cooking

7. 7

   Cook for 3-4 minutes, depending on how runny you like the egg yolks. Using a slotted spoon, gently remove eggs in the order they were placed in the waterPlace eggs on a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess water

8. 8

   To plate up, add the yogurt to the serving plates and use the back of a spoon to spread the yogurt to cover most of the plate, and create a slight concave base. Gently place the poached eggs on top of the yogurt then add a pinch of salt and drizzle with the aleppo pepper infused oilTop with fresh herbs and serve with crust bread and enjoy your delicious Cilbir - Turkish Eggs!