Silky Turkish Eggs with Spiced Butter (Çilbir)
Turkish poached eggs served on garlicky yoghurt and drizzled with spiced butter infused with Aleppo pepper and paprika. A quick, elegant brunch ready in 20 minutes.
A hearty weekend breakfast of crispy potatoes and spicy Spanish chorizo topped with fried eggs, spring onions, and fresh tomato for a satisfying morning meal.
This breakfast hash combines the rich flavours of Spanish chorizo with crispy potatoes and runny eggs. It's a straightforward morning meal that doesn't ask much of you besides a bit of chopping and frying, yet delivers plenty in return.
The spicy chorizo releases its oils while cooking, coating the potatoes with a lovely orange colour and distinctive paprika flavour.
The combination works brilliantly on weekend mornings. Adding the spice mix of cayenne, garlic powder and paprika gives everything an extra kick without overwhelming the dish.
I find the texture contrast particularly good in this recipe. The crispy outside of the potatoes against their fluffy centres, the slight chew of the chorizo, and then the silky egg yolk that coats everything when you cut into it. The spring onions and fresh tomato add a bit of brightness to balance the richness.
You can adjust the heat level to suit your taste. The recipe calls for both cayenne and chilli oil, but you can dial either back if you prefer a milder breakfast. The garlic oil adds another layer of flavour to the potatoes right from the start of cooking.
This hash doesn't require any fancy techniques or equipment, just a good frying pan and a bit of patience while the potatoes crisp up properly. Don't rush this step, as getting the potatoes right makes all the difference to the finished dish.
It's a filling breakfast that will keep you going well into the afternoon. You might want to add a slice of sourdough toast on the side for mopping up any leftover egg yolk and spicy oil. Serve it straight from the pan for the best experience, ideally with a strong cup of tea or coffee to complete your morning.
Serving Suggestions
Serve straight from the pan with sourdough toast for mopping up the egg yolk and spicy oil. A strong cup of coffee or tea completes the meal.
Variations
Try using sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for extra sweetness, or add diced peppers for more vegetables. For a milder version, reduce the cayenne and use regular oil instead of chilli oil.
Did you make this? What did you think?
Chorizo adds such amazing flavour! This hash is addictive.
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