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Food Thursday - Turkish Eggs

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)

Ingredients:

- 200g Greek yoghurt
- Few fronds of fresh dill
- 8-10 mint leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 eggs
-1 tablespoon vinegar
- 55 g butter
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

- Finely chop the dill and mint, crush or grate the garlic clove and combine the ingredients with the Greek yoghurt. Season with salt and pepper and leave aside.
- Fill a deep pot with water and bring it to the boil. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and create a vortex. Crack the egg and add it to the middle of the vortex.
- Cook as desired. Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and leave aside while you cook the next egg.
- Using a pan, melt the butter. When the butter starts to bubble add the spices. Stir until well combined and the sauce will be ready to serve.
- Transfer the Greek yoghurt into the serving bowl. Place the eggs on the top and pour the chili sauce. Sprinkle some extra dill and mint on the top.

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Duration:

13 minutes