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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.
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
Ingredients
- 800 grams yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for garnish
- za'atar for garnish
- sumac for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the salt into the yogurt.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer the Labneh to a serving dish and use a spoon to flatten it out and make swirls in the top.
- Drizzle the Labneh with good olive oil. Garnish with za'atar and sumac.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.