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Homemade Labneh Recipe
This homemade Labneh recipe gives a luscious Middle Eastern traditional specialty that transforms yogurt into delicious, creamy cheese.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Draining time
1
day
d
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Keyword:
homemade labneh recipe, labneh
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
Author:
Natasha Minocha
Equipment
Sieve, Bowl, Kitchen napkin
Ingredients
2
cups
Yogurt, full fat
1/2
tsp
Salt
Toppings
Olive oil, Sumac, Mint, Pomegranate arils, Olives
Instructions
Keep a sieve, lined with a kitchen towel or muslin cloth, ready. Place this atop a bowl, to catch the whey.
Mix the salt with yogurt.
Pour into the prepared sieve. Cover with the napkin. Place in the fridge for 24-48 hours.
Take the strained yogurt out. It should be very very thick.
Whisk it a bit, spread out on a plate or a shallow bowl. Top with sumac, olives, mint, pomegranate arils and drizzle over some olive oil.
Serve with pita, bread, crackers, veggies sticks etc. Enjoy!