Çılbır Eggs Benedict Fusion (Printable)

Silky poached eggs layered on creamy garlic yogurt, topped with spiced butter and fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (240 g)
02 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
04 - 1/4 tsp sea salt

→ Eggs

05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1 tbsp white vinegar (for poaching water)

→ Spiced Butter

07 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter (45 g)
08 - 1 tsp Aleppo pepper or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika plus pinch of chili flakes
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin

→ Assembly

10 - 2 English muffins, split and lightly toasted
11 - Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives) for garnish
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated garlic, chopped herbs, and sea salt in a bowl. Spread mixture evenly over the toasted sides of each English muffin half and set aside.
02 - Bring water to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan, add white vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl then slide gently into the simmering water. Poach for 3 to 4 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain soft. Remove with slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
03 - Melt unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in Aleppo pepper and ground cumin. Cook until butter is foaming and fragrant, approximately 1 minute, then remove from heat.
04 - Arrange two toasted English muffin halves per plate. Spoon a generous dollop of yogurt mixture on each, then top with a poached egg. Drizzle spiced butter over the eggs, garnish with fresh herbs and black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like two cuisines having a quiet conversation over breakfast, with neither one drowning out the other.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes, but looks like you spent your morning planning it.
  • Poached eggs can feel intimidating, but this recipe proves they're just soft, obedient things waiting for warm water.
02 -
  • Poaching is not magic—it's just knowing that vinegar helps the whites set faster and that a gentle simmer is actually slower than you'd think.
  • Don't make the yogurt too thick; it should be spreadable but still glossy, something that moves slightly when you tilt the plate.
  • The butter needs to be hot but not burned; your nose will tell you the difference between aromatic and ruined.
03 -
  • Buy your eggs from somewhere you trust; the fresher they are, the tighter the whites will stay in the poaching water.
  • Aleppo pepper is worth seeking out—it has a warmth that regular paprika can't quite match, and a little jar lasts for months.
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