Lebanese Labneh

Dina KhouryChef

Traditional Lebanese labneh, perfect as a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Yogurt
  1 kilogram
• Olive oil
  1 teaspoon
• Salt
  0

Steps

1. 1

   Line the strainer with a coffee filter or paper towel. Pour the yogurt into it and leave it in the bowl for several hours until it completely drains, usually at least 6 hours.

   Required Tools:

   Strainer

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   Bowl

   360 min
2. 2

   You can place the bowl on the countertop or in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap.

3. 3

   Take the bowl, discard the water, and place the drained yogurt, i.e., the labneh, in a serving dish.

4. 4

   Using the back of the spoon, create a circular indentation and pour some pure olive oil into it. Serve with bread or with fresh mint, olives, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and you can sprinkle za'atar on top.

   Required Tools:

   Spoon

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)

Yogurtper 100g

Energy61 kcal

Protein3.3 g

Total Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrate4 g

Total Sugars4 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Cholesterol10 mg

Olive oilper 100g

Energy884 kcal

Total Fat100 g

Saltper 100g

Ash100 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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