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Ingredients
For the Poached Eggs
- 6 eggs
For the Garlic Yogurt
- 5 large spoonfuls thick, strained yogurt, whey removed
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- to taste lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Spiced Butter
- 2 large spoonfuls butter
- 1 splash olive oil
- to taste chili flakes, or Korean chili powder
- to taste crushed red pepper flakes, peperoncino
- to taste salt
For Serving
- as needed chives, chopped, or dill/parsley
- as needed toasted bread
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully pour the boiling water over the 6 eggs, ensuring they are completely submerged. Let them sit in the hot water for about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
After 1 minute, reduce the heat to low so the water is no longer boiling violently. Carefully crack each egg from step 1 directly into the hot water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Cover the pot with a lid and let the eggs poach for 2–3 minutes. For a runny yolk, cook for 2 minutes. For a soft-set yolk, cook for 3 minutes. Adjust the time to your preference.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
While the eggs are poaching, prepare the garlic yogurt. In a bowl, combine the 5 large spoonfuls of thick, strained yogurt. Grate the 1 clove of garlic into the yogurt mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture according to your taste. Mix everything well until combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
In a separate small pan, melt the 2 large spoonfuls of butter with a splash of olive oil over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Once the butter is melted and slightly fragrant, stir in the chili flakes (or Korean chili powder), crushed red pepper flakes (peperoncino), and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Carefully remove the cooked poached eggs from the water using a slotted spoon.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
To assemble, spread the prepared garlic yogurt mixture onto a serving plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Carefully place the poached eggs on top of the yogurt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Drizzle the warm spiced butter sauce generously over the eggs and yogurt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Garnish with chopped chives (or dill/parsley). Serve immediately with toasted bread on the side.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
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For the Poached Eggs
- 6 eggs
For the Garlic Yogurt
- 5 large spoonfuls thick, strained yogurt, whey removed
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- to taste lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Spiced Butter
- 2 large spoonfuls butter
- 1 splash olive oil
- to taste chili flakes, or Korean chili powder
- to taste crushed red pepper flakes, peperoncino
- to taste salt
For Serving
- as needed chives, chopped, or dill/parsley
- as needed toasted bread
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully pour the boiling water over the 6 eggs, ensuring they are completely submerged. Let them sit in the hot water for about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
After 1 minute, reduce the heat to low so the water is no longer boiling violently. Carefully crack each egg from step 1 directly into the hot water.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Cover the pot with a lid and let the eggs poach for 2–3 minutes. For a runny yolk, cook for 2 minutes. For a soft-set yolk, cook for 3 minutes. Adjust the time to your preference.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
While the eggs are poaching, prepare the garlic yogurt. In a bowl, combine the 5 large spoonfuls of thick, strained yogurt. Grate the 1 clove of garlic into the yogurt mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture according to your taste. Mix everything well until combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
In a separate small pan, melt the 2 large spoonfuls of butter with a splash of olive oil over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Once the butter is melted and slightly fragrant, stir in the chili flakes (or Korean chili powder), crushed red pepper flakes (peperoncino), and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Carefully remove the cooked poached eggs from the water using a slotted spoon.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
To assemble, spread the prepared garlic yogurt mixture onto a serving plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Carefully place the poached eggs on top of the yogurt.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Drizzle the warm spiced butter sauce generously over the eggs and yogurt.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Garnish with chopped chives (or dill/parsley). Serve immediately with toasted bread on the side.
⏱️ 1 min