Spice Kitchen - Middle Eastern
Creamy Labneh
All of your dippy dreams come true! This Labneh recipe couldn’t be easier to create, but don’t be fooled by its simplicity, it’s also super tasty.
INGREDIENTS
- 1kg natural, plain yoghurt
- 1 tbsp salt
- Olive oil, to serve
- Pinch za’atar, to serve
- Optional extras: your choice of fresh oregano, pomegranate seeds, paprika, chilli flakes or lemon zest
METHOD
- Carefully place the yoghurt into a bowl, and stir in the salt.
- Line another large bowl with a muslin, a double layer of cheesecloth or a clean tea towel. Spoon in the yogurt.
- Scoop up the muslin or tea towel and secure with an elastic band or string. Hang over a bowl to drain for up to 24 hours.
- When you are ready to serve, spoon the mixture onto a plate.
- Drizzle over the olive oil, serve with a sprinkling of za’atar and your pick of the optional extras.
- Enjoy with warm pitta, flatbread or chopped veggies.