Turkish-Style Poached Eggs

Author Notes: This traditional way of cooking eggs and serving it with yogurt goes back to the time of the Ottomans. The sweetness of the poached eggs and the sourness of the garlic yogurt goes well with the chili flakes & walnut butter on top.

Turkish-Style Poached Eggs with Garlic Yogurt, Chili Flakes & Walnut Butter

Serves 2

• 4eggs
• 1cup Turkish yogurt
• 1garlic clove, mashed
• 2tablespoons butter
• 1teaspoon dried chili flakes
• 1/4cup walnuts, crushed
• 2tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1piece flat leaf parsley
• 1teaspoon red peppercorns
• Salt and pepper

1. Crack each egg into separate small, shallow bowls. Prepare water to poach your eggs. Bring to a boil over high heat and add the vinegar. Lower the heat to a simmer.
2. Stir to create a vortex in the water and gently add eggs one at a time by lowering the bowl into the water in the center gently .
3. Cook for about 3 minutes for a soft yolk or about 4 to 5 minutes for a hard yolk. Place on a paper towel to drain excess water.
4. Put the yogurt in a bowl add the mashed garlic and stir. Divide the yogurt in to serving plates.
5. Add the butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter with the chili flakes and crushed walnuts and sizzle for 1 to 2 minutes until the butter turns a golden color.
6. Place eggs on top of the yogurt and pour the spiced butter with walnuts on top of the eggs. Garnish the eggs with parsley and sprinkle with the red peppercorns and salt and pepper to taste.

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