Turkish Eggs with Cottage Cheese (Çilbir) | Toasted Table
Turkish Eggs with Cottage Cheese (Çilbir)
5 mins prepServes 1
Çilbir is a Turkish breakfast staple of poached eggs over yogurt with chili butter, but swapping the yogurt with Breakstone's whole milk cottage cheese adds more protein & nutrients. A healthy and high-protein breakfast option.
1. Make the chili butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then add chili and paprika. Constantly whisk, until butter is fragrant and nutty, turning a deeper red color. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
2. Poach the eggs: Crack eggs in a mug or ramekin. In a rimmed sauté pan, bring water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir water to create a whirlpool effect, then carefully drop in eggs. Cook until whites are set and yolks are slightly giggly, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Assemble: While eggs are cooking, spread cottage cheese on a plate. Using a slotted spoon, remove poached eggs from water and gently slide on top of cottage cheese. Drizzle with chili butter and top with herbs, if desired. Eat with side of toast.
