Pastırmalı Yumurta (Turkish Eggs with Cured Beef) with Toast

Toast the bread to your desired level of crispness.

Heat the butter and olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Carefully crack the eggs into the pan, trying not to break the yolks.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fry the eggs to your preferred doneness (sunny-side up, over-easy, etc.).

While the eggs are frying, gently warm the pastırma in a separate pan or in the microwave for a few seconds. Be careful not to overcook it as it can become tough.

Once the eggs are cooked, carefully place the pastırma slices on top of each egg yolk.

Serve immediately with the toasted bread.

Sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor, if desired.