لبنة (Labneh)

Creamy yogurt cheese perfect as a dip or spread.

Ingredients

• 1 quart plain yogurt
• 1 tsp salt
• for drizzling olive oil
• for topping dried za'atar

Method

1. Mix yogurt with salt.
2. Place in a cheesecloth and suspend over a bowl to drain.
3. Let it strain for 12 hours until thick.
4. Remove labneh from cloth, drizzle with oil, sprinkle za'atar.

Chef's tips

• Use full-fat yogurt for richer labneh.
• Chill before serving.