Labneh

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 d

  • Total Time

    1 d 2 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    184 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Labneh

Labneh is a fresh cheese made by salting and straining yogurt; it's a delicious condiment that's also great as a dip, mixed into sauces, and spread under salads. Here's how I make my Labneh, garnished with olive oil, za'atar, and sumac.

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Ingredients

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  • 800 grams yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for garnish
  • za'atar for garnish
  • sumac for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Whisk the salt into the yogurt.
  2. Wet a clean piece of food-safe cotton fabric such as a butter muslin and wring out any excess water. You can also use a large coffee filter or even a wet paper towel. Line the inside of a wire sieve with the damp cloth or filter and set it over a bowl.
  3. Pour the yogurt into the lined sieve. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. You'll have a lot of whey accumulated in the bottom of the bowl which you can discard (or save and use to marinate meat or fish). Put the sieve back over the bowl and continue to drain the yogurt overnight.
  4. When the Labneh is done, it should be at least as thick as soft butter, but you can continue straining it longer if you want it to be firmer.
  5. Transfer the Labneh to a serving dish and use a spoon to flatten it out and make swirls in the top.
  6. Drizzle the Labneh with good olive oil. Garnish with za'atar and sumac.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 674mg (28%) Potassium 310mg (9%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 198IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 242mg (24%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 674mg 28%
Potassium 310mg 7%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 198IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 242mg 24%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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