Pastırmalı Yumurta (Turkish Eggs with Cured Beef) with Toast

A savory and protein-packed Turkish breakfast featuring fried eggs topped with flavorful pastırma (cured beef), served alongside crispy toast.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

450 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.02/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Snack•Side Dish

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Beef•Eggs

Ingredients

Servings

2Eggs(Large)

£0.60

4slicesPastırma(Thinly sliced)

£3.00

1tablespoonButter(Unsalted)

£0.15

1teaspoonOlive Oil

£0.05

2slicesBread(Your choice)

£0.20

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

pinchRed Pepper Flakes (optional)(For added spice)

£0.05

Total Cost

£4.05

£2.02 per serving

Instructions

1.
Toast the bread to your desired level of crispness.
2.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
3.
Carefully crack the eggs into the pan, trying not to break the yolks.
4.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.
Fry the eggs to your preferred doneness (sunny-side up, over-easy, etc.).
6.
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.
7.
Once the eggs are cooked, carefully place the pastırma slices on top of each egg yolk.
8.
Serve immediately with the toasted bread.
9.
Sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

450 kcal / 1883 kJ

Carbs

21g

8% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

28g

56% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

900 mg

39% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, you can use clarified butter (ghee).

Adjust the amount of pastırma based on your preference. Some people prefer a few slices per egg, while others like a more generous portion.

Don't overcook the pastırma, it's best when slightly warmed and tender.

Serve with a side of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers for a more complete Turkish breakfast experience.

Cooking Equipment

Frying pan

Toaster

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