Recipe
Turkish-style Eggs Benedict
Sultan's Breakfast
4.5 out of 5
Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish that originated in America. In Turkish cuisine, breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day and is often a lavish spread of various dishes. This Turkish-style Eggs Benedict is a fusion of the classic dish with Turkish flavors and ingredients.
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Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Yields
2 servings
Preparation difficulty
Medium
Suitable for
High protein, Low carb, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo
Allergens
Eggs
Not suitable for
Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Nut-free
Ingredients
The traditional English muffin is replaced with a toasted slice of simit, a Turkish sesame bread. The Canadian bacon is substituted with sucuk, a spicy Turkish sausage. The hollandaise sauce is flavored with red pepper flakes and garlic, giving it a Turkish twist. We alse have the original recipe for Eggs Benedict, so you can check it out.
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2 simit breads, sliced and toasted 2 simit breads, sliced and toasted
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4 eggs 4 eggs
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4 slices of sucuk 4 slices of sucuk
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1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon white vinegar
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2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons butter
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2 egg yolks 2 egg yolks
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1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 garlic clove, minced 1 garlic clove, minced
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Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
- Fat: 32g (12g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 22g (2g sugars)
- Protein: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Salt: 2g
Preparation
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1.In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
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2.In a separate saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the white vinegar.
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3.Crack the eggs into the boiling water and poach for 3-4 minutes.
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4.In a skillet, cook the sucuk slices until crispy.
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5.To make the hollandaise sauce, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, and pepper in a heatproof bowl.
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6.Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens.
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7.Slowly pour in the melted butter while whisking until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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8.To assemble, place a slice of toasted simit on a plate, top with a slice of sucuk, a poached egg, and a generous spoonful of hollandaise sauce.
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Simit — If you can't find simit, you can use a toasted slice of Turkish bread or a bagel instead.
- Sucuk — If you don't like spicy sausage, you can use regular breakfast sausage or bacon instead.
- Hollandaise sauce — Be sure to whisk the sauce continuously while it's over the heat to prevent it from curdling.
Tips & Tricks
- To make the poached eggs easier to handle, crack them into a small bowl before adding them to the boiling water.
- If you're short on time, you can use a blender to make the hollandaise sauce instead of whisking it by hand.
- You can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the hollandaise sauce for extra flavor.
Serving advice
Serve the Turkish-style Eggs Benedict hot with a side of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
Presentation advice
Arrange the eggs and sucuk slices on top of the toasted simit in a neat stack, and drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the top.
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