Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) – 25-Minute Recipe
A vibrant Turkish breakfast that pairs silky yogurt, fragrant paprika, and runny eggs with crusty toast. The creamy sauce and aromatic butter create a comforting, protein‑rich start to any day.
Recipe by JACK MUNN· Structured by ReelsMeals
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25 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 7 1/10 oz plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 2 slices bread
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and equipment: a small saucepan, a skillet, a whisk, a spatula, and serving plates.
- 2Heat the small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil; melt the butter completely.
- 3Add the minced garlic to the melted butter‑oil mixture and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- 4Stir in the paprika and cook for an additional 10 seconds, allowing the spice to release its aroma.
- 5Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the plain yogurt, mixing until the sauce is smooth and homogeneous.
- 6Season the yogurt sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, then let it gently simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally; do not let it boil.
- 7While the sauce simmers, heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat and add a small drizzle of olive oil.
- 8Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook sunny‑side up for 2–3 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny; keep the heat moderate to avoid over‑cooking.
- 9Toast the bread slices to a golden brown, either in a toaster or in the same skillet after removing the eggs.
- 10Place the toasted bread on serving plates, then spoon the warm yogurt sauce evenly over each slice.
- 11Top each sauced toast with a fried egg, positioning the yolk in the center.
- 12Drizzle the remaining butter‑garlic‑paprika mixture over the eggs, allowing the hot sauce to sizzle slightly.
- 13Garnish with the chopped parsley for a fresh, herbal finish.
- 14Serve immediately while the sauce is warm and the yolks are still runny.
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Prep the sauce before the eggs
Start the yogurt‑butter sauce first and let it simmer while you heat the skillet for the eggs.
Watch the garlic and paprika timing
Sauté garlic only 30 seconds and add paprika for just 10 seconds.
Toast the bread after the eggs
Use the same skillet for toast once the eggs are removed.
Serve immediately
Plate the dish right after drizzling the butter‑garlic‑paprika mixture.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) recipe come from?
- It was shared by JACK MUNN on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.