How to Make LABNEH in 20 Mins
Labneh as it is called in the levant.. Eastern Mediterranean . Thick Greek yogurt is another name. It is made by straining normal natural yogurt. The time of straining determines the consistency.
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Why one wants to make labneh at home one Could strain organic and fat free yogurt. Labneh is served almost at every meal as a dip in the middle of the table. Also eaten as a snack-sandwich
I use a yogurt that is on the French market. It comes in 125 gm pots
Empty the 2 yogurts on a double fold kitchen paper
Fold the 2 corners then ...
Then fold the other 2 corners
Turn the folded napkin and place it on top of one of the empty yogurt pots and in the sink.
After 15 mins give the napkin a slight squeeze unfold, put in a bowl and whisk. It will give you a cream. If you strain 0% fat yogurt you will get a light 0% fat cream. Use as dip with veggies
For a thick consistency , strain the yogurt for more rhan 30 mins ...etccc and eat it as a white cheese with olives, fresh mint, thyme, and olive oil. Also some tomatoes on the side
- 250.0g Plain yogurt or fat free yogurt
- 2.0 White kitchen paper