Description
Mediterranean-inspired jammy eggs with chili butter dance on a plate of creamy garlic yogurt, offering a spicy-cool harmony of textures and flavors. Silky egg yolks and fiery chili create an irresistible combination you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Toasted bread or pita for serving
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or Aleppo pepper for a milder heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- Water (for boiling)
- Ice (for an ice bath)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a pot of water, bringing it to a gentle, barely bubbling state.
- Gently submerge eggs into the simmering water, allowing them to cook for 6-7 minutes to achieve a perfectly creamy, soft-centered texture.
- Immediately transfer cooked eggs into an ice bath, letting them cool and stop the cooking process for 3-4 minutes.
- Delicately remove the egg shells, revealing smooth, intact eggs.
- Combine Greek yogurt with minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a hint of lemon juice, mixing until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a small skillet over medium flame.
- Introduce red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and additional salt to the melting fats, stirring briefly to release their aromatic essence.
- Spread the garlic-infused yogurt across a serving plate in an artistic swirl.
- Slice the jammy eggs in half, revealing their luscious, golden-orange centers.
- Carefully position the egg halves atop the yogurt base.
- Drizzle the warm, spice-infused chili butter generously over the eggs.
- Finish the dish with a delicate sprinkle of fresh dill or parsley, creating a vibrant garnish.
- Serve alongside crisp, toasted bread or warm pita for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Master egg timing by using a timer to achieve perfectly runny, jammy yolks without overcooking.
- Shock eggs in ice water immediately after boiling to stop the cooking process and create a smooth, easy-to-peel shell.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for a milder or more intense chili butter experience.
- Transform this dish into a vegetarian or gluten-free option by serving with alternative bread or omitting specific ingredients as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg