Turkish eggs
Turkish eggs is a medium Turkish recipe that serves 2. 430 calories per serving. Recipe by Daen's Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 30 min
Cost: $3.12 total, $1.56 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt (full‑fat, plain)
- 1 clove Garlic (grated fine)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (pinch, kosher or sea salt)
- 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar (optional, helps egg white coagulate)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon Aleppo Pepper (mild chili flakes, can be substituted with crushed red pepper flakes)
- 2 slices Bread (sturdy sourdough or country loaf)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for drizzling on bread)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped)
Instructions
Prepare Garlic Yogurt
In a mixing bowl combine the Greek yogurt, grated garlic clove, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Heat Poaching Water
Fill a saucepan with about 4 cups of water, bring to a gentle simmer, and add a dash of white vinegar.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: just below boiling
Strain the Eggs
Crack each egg into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, allowing excess whites to drip away while keeping the yolk intact.
Time: PT2M
Poach the Eggs
One at a time, slide the strained egg into the simmering water. Poach for 2 minutes for a runny yolk, then lift with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: just below boiling
Make Aleppo Pepper Butter Sauce
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. When it begins to turn a light golden color, add the Aleppo pepper and stir for 30 seconds.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium heat
Toast the Bread
Brush each slice of bread with olive oil and toast in a pan or toaster until golden and crisp.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium heat
Assemble the Dish
Spread a generous layer of the garlicky yogurt on each serving plate. Place a poached egg on top, drizzle with the hot Aleppo pepper butter sauce, and sprinkle chopped dill. Serve with the toasted bread on the side.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 430
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbohydrates
- 38 g
- Fat
- 41 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 17, 2026








