TURKISH POACHED EGGS-YOGURT & SPICY SAGE BUTTER

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Eggs are a staple of the Turkish diet. An ingredient in many dishes, they are also prepared on their own as a main course for lunch or as an appetizer for dinner. Here they are poached, set on a bed of yogurt (another staple) and drizzled with a red pepper-sage butter. The red pepper that fires up Turkish cooking - a cross between paprika and dried crushed red pepper - is much more popular than black pepper, especially outside the large cities.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Eggs

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup(s) plain yogurt
3/4 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh mint leaves
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 cup(s) (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
12 - fresh sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon(s) distilled white vinegar
8 - eggs
- warm pita bread- optional

Steps:

  • Stir yogurt, dill, mint 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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