Homemade Yogurt Cheese Preserved in Oil | Labneh Balls

labneh

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: strained yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a similar texture and tang.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats with a mild flavor.

za'atar

🥗Healthier: mixed dried herbs

💰Cheaper: oregano

Mixed dried herbs can mimic za'atar's flavor profile.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: substitute with dried herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Strain yogurt in cheesecloth for 24 to 48 hours to make labneh.

Pour off the whey and place labneh in a bowl.

Add salt to the labneh and mix well.

Roll a small amount of labneh (about a tablespoon) into a ball.

Layer the labneh balls in a glass jar with olive oil in between.

Roll some labneh balls in za'atar spice blend and place them in a smaller jar with olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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