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middle east labneh

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Easy to make with just 2 ingredients, this creamy, tangy condiment is so delicious! Serve it as a dip, a spread, pizza topping, etc.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 23 Hr 5 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For middle east labneh

  • 23 oz
    whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
  • 1/2 tsp
    za'atar spice blend, or as needed
  • crudités, warm pita, crackers, and/or man’oushe, for serving

How To Make middle east labneh

  • 1
    In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the yogurt and salt.
  • 2
    Line a colander with 2 cheesecloths and place it over a large bowl.
  • 3
    Scoop the mixture into the prepared colander and cover gently with the cheese cloth. Transfer to the fridge for 24 hours.
  • 4
    Remove the labneh from the cheesecloths to a serving bowl (keep the whey for other recipes). Run the back of a spoon into the labneh to make indentations.
  • 5
    Pour on the extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle the top with za’atar. Serve with crudités, warm pitas, crackers, man’oushe, etc.
  • 6
    To view this incredibly easy recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/5xUVNcK5I0g
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