Description
Labneh is a creamy, tangy Middle Eastern yogurt cheese that’s perfect for spreading on warm pita or serving as a dip. This versatile dish elevates any meal and offers a delightful culinary experience that connects people through shared flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups full-fat plain yogurt
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 4 cups of full-fat plain yogurt with 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
- Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and pour in the salted yogurt.
- Gather the cheesecloth edges and twist to secure tightly.
- Place the strainer over a bowl to catch drippings and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to achieve desired thickness.
- After draining, transfer labneh to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg