Turkish Labneh Eggs

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Tarun Panjwani (@cheftarun)

Turkish Labneh Eggs is a delightful breakfast dish featuring poached eggs, spiced labneh, garlic thyme butter, and toasted baguette slices. Garnished with sakura cress and drizzled with parsley and chili oil, this dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. It's a warm and comforting start to your day.

Turkish Labneh Eggs recipe
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
30min

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)
  • nos Poached Egg
    nos Poached Egg
    2
  • Spiced Labneh
    Spiced Labneh
    150g
  • Garlic Thyme Butter
    Garlic Thyme Butter
    10g
  • Toasted Baguette Slices
    Toasted Baguette Slices
    80g
  • Sakura Cress
    Sakura Cress
    2g
  • Parsley Oil
    Parsley Oil
    10g
  • Chilli Oil
    Chilli Oil
    10g

Garlic Thyme Butter

  • Chopped Garlic
    Chopped Garlic
    20g
  • Fresh Thyme Leaves Chopped
    Fresh Thyme Leaves Chopped
    20g
  • Unsalted Butter
    Unsalted Butter
    200g
  • Salt
    Salt
    5g

Chilli Oil

  • Chilli Flakes
    Chilli Flakes
    30g
  • Cooking Oil
    Cooking Oil
    200mL

Parsley Oil

  • Parsley
    Parsley
    100g
  • Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    200mL

Spiced Labneh Sauce

  • Labneh
    Labneh
    100g
  • Paprika
    Paprika
    2g
  • Salt
    Salt
    2g
  • Black Pepper Crushed
    Black Pepper Crushed
    2g
  • Dill Leaves
    Dill Leaves
    10g
  • Cooking Cream
    Cooking Cream
    50g

How to make Turkish Labneh Eggs

  1. Step 1

    Poach two eggs carefully for about 3-4 minutes, and remove excess water.

  2. Step 2

    For plating, place warm poached eggs at the bottom of the plate.

  3. Step 3

    Pour spiced labneh sauce over the eggs.

  4. Step 4

    Garnish with chili and parsley oil.

  5. Step 5

    Place toasted baguette slices in a standing position dipped in labneh sauce.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with sakura cress and serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

0.0kcal

Protein

0.0g

Carbs

0.0g

Sugars

0.0g

Healthy Fat

0.0g

Unhealthy Fat

0.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the eggs are poached carefully to avoid breaking the yolk.

  2. Use fresh thyme and parsley for the best flavor in the oils and butter.

  3. Toast the baguette slices until golden and crispy for added texture.

  4. Prepare the garlic thyme butter, chili oil, and parsley oil ahead of time to save preparation time.

  5. Serve the dish warm for the best taste and experience.

FAQS

  1. Can I use store-bought labneh for this recipe?

    Yes, store-bought labneh works perfectly for this recipe. Just ensure it's fresh and of good quality.

  2. How do I poach eggs perfectly?

    Use fresh eggs and simmer water with a splash of vinegar. Crack the egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the water. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

  3. Can I substitute olive oil in parsley oil?

    Yes, you can use any neutral oil, but olive oil provides the best flavor for this recipe.

  4. How long can I store the garlic thyme butter?

    The garlic thyme butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  5. What is sakura cress, and can I substitute it?

    Sakura cress is a type of microgreen with a mild flavor. You can substitute it with other microgreens like arugula or radish sprouts.

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