Turkish-Style Poached Eggs with Chili Oil
Published May 03, 2024
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Paprika and pepper flakes make a great substitute for Turkish red pepper in this authentic Turkish breakfast meal. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, the blend of spices is guaranteed to perk up your morning routine. Serve with poached or fried eggs and warm crusty bread to mop up that runny yolk.
Turkish-Style Poached Eggs with Chili Oil
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ cup plain, , unsweetened Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
- 1 small clove garlic, , minced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 large eggs
- Crusty gluten-free bread, , for serving, optional
Instructions
- Combine oil and red pepper flakes in a small skillet and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir in paprika and turn off the heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, combine yogurt with garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon it into a serving dish and spread flat to create a bed for eggs.
- Fill a medium size pan with water and bring to a boil. Stir water with a spoon to create a whirlpool and crack in an egg. Cook until the white is just set and yolk is still runny, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lift the egg out of water with a slotted spoon and place it on yogurt bed. Repeat, if using another egg.
- Spoon red pepper oil over egg and serve immediately with crusty gluten-free bread.
Notes
Note: If you could add a sixth ingredient to this recipe, make it tomatoes and sauté them along with onions and peppers to make a flavorful ragout that is used as the base for various dishes throughout the Mediterranean region. If you are avoiding eggs, definitely use tomatoes instead!
Nutrition
Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 879IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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