Labneh. Love it.


Lately I've gotten hooked on Mediterranean food. One of my favorites is labneh, which is a soft cheese made overnight from plain yogurt. I use it instead of cream cheese on a bagel, or as a spread on crackers or crudites, or drop a dollop on fish or vegetables or in soup.
First add a teaspoon of salt and some spices or herbs (if desired) to 16 ounces of plain yogurt.

Pour it in cheesecloth and then in a fine mesh strainer to drain in the frig overnight.
I place a bowl on top of the cheesecloth to help press out the fluid.
The fluid which drains out is called whey. It can be added to bones which you're cooking off for soup.

By the next day, you've got a wonderfully tangy and tasty cheese!

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24 comments:

  1. Thank you for this cheesy post!

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  2. Cool, sounds easy enough even for me. Have you tried using Greek yogurt?

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    1. I've made it with Greek and regular, full fat and reduce d fat, and have enjoyed all variations.

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    2. "reply" seems to be the only way for me to comment on your blog lately, Sue. So, this is something very interesting that I will definitely try out.

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  3. I've never actually tried it but it looks really good.

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  4. It does look delicious! Have a grand week!

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  5. Clever you making your own. We have it on lamb...My husband is mad for it.

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  6. It looks delish, Sue. 😋
    Hugs and blessings

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  7. My mother did fresh cheese from milk, not from yogurt.
    And indeed it's special this cheese. Thank you for the recipe.
    It looks fine and tasty!
    Have a beautiful week ahead! 😘❤️

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  8. I will have to try this, as I like fresh cheese.

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  9. I must confess - not my favorite - but it is difficult here to convince me.....All the best Violetta

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  10. Sounds delicious. I'd love to try that.

    Thank you for hosting the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week. ♥

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  11. It looks very delicious!

    Thank you for hosting!

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  12. That looks pretty delicious. We'll have to give it a try sometime soon! Thank you for hosting, Sue. Hope you are doing well!

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  13. Interesting. Thank you for hosting.

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  14. I like tangy cheese so i know I like this! Thanks.

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  15. I love labneh, especially with a little olive oil and za'atar spice on top.
    Amalia
    xo

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  16. Interesting idea. It doesn't work with the type of food we eat, but it would work for most people.

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  17. I think I may have made this once, long ago. Not sure why I never made it again, but I think I would enjoy this cheese. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  18. Hmmmm Very different I'd say, but as far as the food.... my system cannot take hot food thats one thing & I think I'll just have to stick with my same-o, same-o!!! BLAH....

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