Eggs on Yogurt (Çılbır)

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Boiled Egg

1. 1
   Bring a deep pot with water, 7–8 cm deep, to a gentle simmer and add the vinegar.

   StovePot
2. 2
   Crack each egg into a small cup, stir the water in a circle and slide in one egg.

   💡The vinegar sets the white quickly, and the whirlpool wraps it around the yolk: the egg stays round instead of spreading through the water.
3. 3
   Cook 3–4 minutes, until the white is set and the egg is springy to the touch, and lift out with a slotted spoon.

   StoveSlotted spoon

To assemble

1. 4
   Mix the yogurt and spread in a thick layer on the bottom of the serving plates.

   Bowl

   💡Thick yogurt holds up the egg and the butter on top; thin yogurt runs across the plate and mixes with the butter.
2. 5
   Place the poached eggs on top of the yogurt.
3. 6
   Heat the butter in a small skillet until it melts, add and fry 30 seconds.

   ⚙ Pan-fryingStoveFrying pan

   💡Paprika burns fast in hot butter and turns bitter: half a minute is enough, until the butter turns red and smells fragrant.
4. 7
   Pour the seasoned butter over the eggs.