Name: Homemade Labneh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 48 h
Total time: 48 h 15 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 32 ounces plain whole milk yogurt; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Za’atar for serving; Extra virgin olive oil for serving

Homemade Labneh

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Transform plain yogurt into a creamy and tangy labneh that’s perfect for dipping or spreading.

Author: martha
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2880 minutes
Total Time: 2895 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Appetizer
Method: Straining
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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32 ounces plain whole milk yogurt
1/8 teaspoon salt
Za’atar for serving
Extra virgin olive oil for serving

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Instructions

Prepare Your Strainer: Line a fine-mesh strainer with a thick cheesecloth and set it over a bowl to catch the whey.
Add the Yogurt: Spoon the yogurt into the cheesecloth.
Season with Salt: Sprinkle salt over the yogurt and stir gently. Tie the cheesecloth to keep out air.
Let It Strain: Allow it to strain for 24-72 hours, depending on your desired thickness.
Unwrap and Serve: Once thick, unwrap labneh, transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle za’atar.

Notes

Adjust the straining time based on how thick you want your labneh. Keep it stored in the fridge with a drizzle of olive oil on top for freshness.

Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/homemade-labneh/