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Turk Kahvaltisi

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 614kcal

Ingredients

Turkish Tea

  • Water for tea
  • 2–3 tsp Turkish black tea leaves
  • Sugar or your choice of sweetener
  • Half and Half or your choice of cream

Soft-Boiled Egg

  • 4 Eggs
  • Salt for boiling eggs and seasoning
  • Black pepper to taste

Mezze

  • ½ cup Mixed olives black and/or green
  • 1 Tomato sliced
  • 1 Cucumber sliced
  • 4 oz Feta cheese diced
  • 2 Pita bread or preferred type of bread example rustic loaf
  • 2 TBSP Your choice of jam e.g., strawberry or sour cherry
  • 1–2 TBSP Honey
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Instructions

  • Prepare the Tea: Boil water in a kettle or pot. Place tea leaves in a small teapot or the upper chamber of a çaydanlık (Turkish double teapot). Pour hot water over the leaves and steep for 15–20 minutes without stirring. Keep additional hot water ready to adjust the tea’s strength.
  • Cook Eggs: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Lower to a rapid simmer, gently add eggs, and cook for about 5 minutes for soft-boiled.
  • Cool Eggs: Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking. Peel just before serving.
  • Prepare Mezze: While eggs are cooking, slice the tomato and cucumber. Arrange olives, cheese, jam, honey, and fruit in small serving dishes or on a shared platter.
  • Toast Bread: Lightly toast or warm the bread of choice.
  • Assemble and Serve: Arrange everything on the table — soft-boiled eggs with salt and pepper, mezze items, pita bread, and tea. Enjoy your traditional Turkish breakfast!

Nutrition

Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 378mg | Sodium: 1090mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1693IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 4mg