HOMEMADE LABNEH | YOGURT CHEESE

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar texture with added protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats and a mild flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

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

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while tortillas are often less expensive.

In a bowl, mix the yogurt and salt together.

Pour the yogurt into a cheese cloth that has 4 layers.

Place the cheese cloth into a strainer over a bowl to let the bowl catch the liquid that will drain out. Alternatively, you can tie your cheese cloth to the kitchen tap to let it drain down the sink.

Let it sit for 24-48 hours. The more you let it sit, the more sour it will be. I like mine at around 30 hours.

Pour out the liquid that drained from the yogurt.

Smooth the labneh into a bowl or plate.

Top with olive oil and your favourite seasonings.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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