Turkish · Breakfast & brunch

Çılbır with chile butter

Name: Çılbır with chile butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 8 large eggs; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper or pul biber; 1 tablespoon chopped dill; Warm flatbread or toast, for serving

Poached eggs over room-temperature garlic yogurt with foaming Aleppo-pepper butter.

About 50 minTotal

About 30 minActive

$Cost

ModerateDifficulty

Makes 4 servings

Equipment

Any lidded pot of at least two quarts works; a very large pot loses heat faster.
Best value
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 2-quart Saucepan
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Built for frequent use
All-Clad D3 2-quart Saucier with Lid
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Another workable path: Any lidded pot of at least two quarts works; a very large pot loses heat faster.
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How we chose
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We compared two-quart stainless pans for even heat, pouring, lid fit, handle behavior, induction compatibility, durability, and value. Independent side-by-side testing informed the tier distinction; manufacturer specifications established construction and care. Kwilt has not made this soup in these pans.
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 2-quart Saucepan: The responsive tri-ply construction and two-quart size suit a small soup while remaining useful for grains and sauces. Trade-off: Its conventional corners hold onto food more than a rounded saucier, and the finish is less refined than the All-Clad.
All-Clad D3 2-quart Saucier with Lid: The fully bonded body and rounded base make stirring and pouring easy while the lid holds a small soup warm. Trade-off: Its premium price is difficult to justify for an occasional soup if a basic lidded saucepan already covers the job.
Another workable path: Any lidded pot that comfortably holds at least two quarts works. Avoid an oversized pot if possible; the shallow soup loses heat faster while you finish the omelet.
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Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
8 large eggs
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper or pul biber
1 tablespoon chopped dill
Warm flatbread or toast, for serving

Instructions

Stir yogurt, garlic, and half the salt until smooth. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes so it will not chill the eggs.
Bring a of water to a bare simmer and add vinegar. Crack each egg into a small cup.
Slide eggs into the water in uncrowded batches and poach without a rolling boil until whites set around soft yolks, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain briefly on a clean towel and season.
Meanwhile melt butter until foaming and just nutty. Remove from heat, stir in Aleppo pepper, and let it bloom without scorching.
Spread yogurt on warm plates, add eggs, and spoon chile butter over them. Finish with dill and serve immediately with bread.