Culinary Art from Panagyurishte: Poached Eggs with Milk Charm

07.07.2025 | Cooking

The traditional recipe from Panagyurishte presents an extremely appetizing dish that combines delicate poached eggs with aromatic sour cream and pungent garlic.

Breakfast or quick dinner

Origin: Traditional recipe from the Panagyurishte region

Preparation time: ~20 minutes

Ingredients (serves 2):

- 4 fresh eggs
- 400 g strained yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp vinegar (for boiling)
- 30 g butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat water in a saucepan with vinegar until just before boiling.

2. Create a whirlpool with a spoon and gently drop the egg in. Repeat with each egg.

3. Poach the eggs for 2–3 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon.

4. Mix yogurt with crushed garlic and salt, spread in plates.

5. Place 2 eggs over each yogurt portion.

6. Melt butter, add paprika, and pour over the eggs.