Turkish Çilbir Bowl with Poached Eggs, Herb Garlic Yogurt, and Buttery Spiced Walnuts

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mediterranean Bowls: 100 Fast, Flavorful, and Nourishing One-Bowl Meals

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

  • About

This delicious egg and yogurt bowl, called çilbir, is a Turkish classic. Silky poached eggs rest over a bed of cool, garlicky yogurt swirled with fresh herbs. The richness of this dish comes from a drizzle of melted butter with Aleppo pepper and walnuts. Fresh figs add a soft, honeyed sweetness that balances the savory warmth, while pieces of pita scoop and savor every layer. It’s a bowl that feels indulgent yet grounded with beautiful contrast of taste and textures.