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Labneh

Made with whole milk yogurt and olive oil, labneh is a tart yogurt cheese. It's ideal served with raw vegetables.
Prep Time1 day 5 minutes
Total Time1 day 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Labneh
Yield: 8

Materials

  • 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt do not use Greek
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • vegetables and pita bread for serving

Instructions

  • Place two layers of cheesecloth in a colander.
  • Spread the yogurt evenly after adding it.
  • After placing the strainer inside a large basin, cover it with plastic wrap.
  • Keep chilled for a full day.
  • Transfer the yogurt into a dish for dipping and mix in salt.
  • Create a beautiful swirl by swishing the back of a spoon back and forth.
  • Sprinkle with a little paprika and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Arrange the veggies, bell pepper strips, cucumber spears, carrots, and toasted pita chips sliced into six triangles, on a dish.