Ingredients:
2 eggs fresh, large; plus vinegar or lemon juice for poaching them
1.5 cups yogurt natural, greek style, full-fat
2 clove garlic minced/grated OR roasted garlic/ garlic powder
0.3 oz dill fresh (optional). dried mint would also work
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1.1 oz butter unsalted
1/2 tablespoon paprika regular, sweet, or smoked
1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (aleppo pepper)
Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Yogurt Base
1. chop the dill and finely mince or grate the garlic.
2. combine the yogurt, dill, garlic, and salt and pepper. Mix well and then set aside to “marinate” while preparing the remainder of the dish.
Step 2: Poach the Eggs
Step 3: Prepare the Paprika Butter and Assemble
1. At the same time as poaching the eggs, prepare the paprika butter by melting the butter in a small skillet, then adding the smoked paprika and stirring well for just a few seconds.
remove it from the heat almost immediately after adding the paprika, to reduce the risk of burning it.
2. Toast bread
2. To assemble the Çılbır, place the yogurt base first on toast, drizzle with a small amount of extra-virgin olive oil, the paprika butter, and finally, top with the poached eggs. Sprinkle with additional dill and some red chili flakes over the top.
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