TURKISH POACHED EGGS WITH YOGURT AND SPICY SAGE BUTTER

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Categories     Dairy     Egg     Herb     Appetizer     Brunch     Poach     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Ramadan     Lunch     Hot Pepper     Spring     Sage     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plain yogurt
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
12 fresh sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
8 eggs
Warm pita bread

Steps:

  • Stir yogurt and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt. Divide mixture equally among 4 plates, spreading to coat center.
  • Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add sage, paprika and red pepper and stir just until butter sizzles. Remove from heat. Season with salt.
  • Add vinegar to large skillet of simmering water and return mixture to simmer. Crack eggs into water. Simmer until eggs are softly cooked, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove eggs from water, drain briefly and place 2 eggs atop yogurt on each plate.
  • Rewarm butter mixture if necessary; spoon over eggs and serve immediately with pita bread.

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