Elmimar Kitchen
Breakfast

Turkish Eggs with Garlic Yogurt and Chilli Butter (Çılbır)

Editorial Team September 15, 2026 1 min read

About this recipe

The famous Turkish breakfast once served to Ottoman sultans: cool yogurt, hot butter and a runny yolk in perfect harmony.

The secret

Poach the eggs in gently simmering water with a splash of vinegar, and pour over butter foaming with paprika and chilli at the end.

Serve it with

Scoop it up with crisp Turkish simit or rustic bread.

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