Labneh
5.0 (1)
Ingredients
- check_circle1 kg buffalo or sheep yogurt
- check_circle salt (to taste)
- check_circle 1 tbsp dried oregano
- check_circle 1 tbsp dried basil
- check_circle 1 tbsp dried thyme
- check_circle 1/2 tbsp black pepper
- check_circle olive oil or vegetable oil
- check_circle garlic
- check_circle *optional*: dried hot red pepper or whole dried chili
Preparation
- 1. Drain the yogurt for at least 12 hours in cheesecloth.
- 2. Mix the dried spices. Add salt to taste, and if you want it spicy, add the dried red pepper (best added last to taste the mixture).
- 3. From the drained yogurt, form balls the size of a small walnut.
- 4. Roll in the dried spices.
- 5. Place 2-3 cloves of garlic at the bottom of a wide-mouth jar, pour in some olive oil or vegetable oil, and layer the balls. Fill the jar with more oil.
- 6. *Optional*: You can also add a dried hot chili to the jar.
- 7. Place the jar in the refrigerator for 10 days to marinate the yogurt balls, after which they are ready to consume.
schedule
19/04/21