Turkish Poached Eggs with Yogurt and Spicy Sage Butter

Time

Prep 25 min · 25 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   Stir yogurt and garlic in small bowl to blend and then season to taste with salt. Divide the mixture equally among 4 plates, spreading to coat the the center of each plate.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, then add the sage, paprika and red pepper and stir just until the butter sizzles; remove from heat and season with salt.

3. 3

   Add the vinegar to large skillet of simmering water and return the mixture to a simmer. Crack the eggs into the simmering water and simmer until the eggs are softly cooked, about 3 minutes.

   3 min
4. 4

   Using a slotted spoon or pasta server/fork, remove the eggs from the water, drain briefly and place 2 eggs atop the yogurt on each plate.

5. 5

   Rewarm the butter mixture, if necessary, and spoon over the eggs. Serve immediately with pita bread.

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