Canarian Recipes: Huevos Turcos al Estilo Canario
A versatile savory dish originally based on Cilbir (Turkish Eggs) with boiled or poached eggs, peppers optional, served over a delicious garlicky yogurt and topped with cheese. Enjoy with fresh bread,
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 small onion
- 1 large tomato
- 2 to 3 crushed garlic cloves
- Grated cheese, any melting cheese, to taste
- 1 to 3 tbsp yogurt, to taste
- 1-2 tbsp butter, to taste
- Chilli flakes, optional, to taste
- Salt, Pepper, Herbs
Optional Variation
- Half a small red pepper.
- Half a small green pepper.
Preparation
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In a frying pan with a dash of oil, sauté the garlic, onion and peppers if using.
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Add salt, pepper, chilli flakes if using, and stir.
- Blend in yogurt and butter to taste.
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Transfer to a dish and cover with a handful of cheese.
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Cover with the tomato cut into thin slices and put the eggs cut in half.
Poached eggs also work well, even fried 🙂 -
Cover with cheese again and sprinkle with the aromatic herbs.
