Labneh - Lebanese Creamy Cheese لبنة

Linda L.
Linda L. @lindzi
Lebanese

Labneh is a sort of Lebanese creamy cheese that we usually have for breakfast. Spread it on your flatbread and enjoy!

Labneh - Lebanese Creamy Cheese لبنة

Labneh is a sort of Lebanese creamy cheese that we usually have for breakfast. Spread it on your flatbread and enjoy!

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Ingredients

  1. 2pots natural yogurt
  2. 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  3. Cheesecloth
  4. For flavors
  5. Dried mint OR zaatar (optional)
  6. Olive oil which will also preserve for longer
  7. Salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    This is everything that you’ll need

  2. 2

    In a big bowl, fix a big strainer and then place the cheesecloth inside it just like in the picture

  3. 3

    In another bowl place the yogurt and mix it really well with the salt

  4. 4

    Move the yogurt to the cheesecloth, lightly tie it and keep it in the strainer inside that bowl and then put it in the fridge for 24 to 48 hours until all the liquid drains through the cheesecloth

  5. 5

    The next day your labneh will be ready to eat!

  6. 6

    To make it even tastier, add extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp dried mint or a sprinkle of zaatar and then mix the ingredients together

  7. 7

    Olive oil won’t only give it a great taste, but it will also make it last longer in the fridge

  8. 8

    Enjoy it on your bread in the morning as a quick breakfast!

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Linda L.
Linda L. @lindzi
As long as it tastes and smells good 😊 if you're making a small batch make sure the surface is always covered with a drizzle of oil to stop it from going bad... Sometimes we shape it into small balls and preserve it in oil so it can last for a few months in the fridge!

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