Recipe-less Cheat’s Labneh

Labneh is the dairy side dish missing from your life. Thick, tangy, rich, and unctuous - It’s actually hard to not to mop it all up in one sitting.

I thank the Levant ancestors for bringing life to this dish. Make this, eat it with absolutely everything.

Main Ingredients

Greek Yoghurt

Olive oil

Salt

Additional Optional Ingredients

Spices- Za’atar, sumac, paprika, dried mint, cumin…

Pomegranate or molasses

Seeds - Sesame, pumpkin, sunflower…

Nuts - toasted hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachio…

Method

If using the strainer method: Place a kitchen paper lined strainer over a bowl. Place as much greek yoghurt as you would like, and leave to strain over a couple of hours. The longer you strain, the thicker the yoghurt will get.

If using a cheesecloth or muslin: Place as much yoghurt as you would like into the cheesecloth or muslin. Tie the cloth closed, and hang somewhere to let the water drip out of the yoghurt. The longer you strain, the thicker the yoghurt will get.

After straining, season the yoghurt with salt and mix in some olive oil until smooth. Serve and top with more olive oil, or any other toppings.