Labneh With Sumac, Chilli, And Mint Recipe

Name: Labneh With Sumac, Chilli, And Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients and equipment:; 500 grams full-fat plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Muslin or cheesecloth; Colander; A heavy object to weigh down the yogurt (I use a mortar, but even a can of beans should suffice); Toppings:; Sumac; Dried red chilli flakes; Dried mint

Servings: persons

Ingredients and equipment:
500 grams full-fat plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
Muslin or cheesecloth
Colander
A heavy object to weigh down the yogurt (I use a mortar, but even a can of beans should suffice)
Toppings:
Sumac
Dried red chilli flakes
Dried mint

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["Line a colander with muslin or cheesecloth. Set the colander over a bowl, one deep enough to not let the strained whey water touch the bottom of the colander.", "Stir salt into the yogurt and pour into the muslin. Hold the ends of the cloth together and weigh it down with a mortar or any heavy object of your choice. Leave in the fridge for 12-24 hours depending on how thick you want the labneh to be. I usually leave it for 24 hours to get the consistency of cream cheese.", "Once thick enough, remove the strained labneh from the muslin and roll them into balls. I like to do them about the size of ping pong balls, but it doesn't really matter what size they are; just do them as you like.", "Mix together equal quantities of sumac, chilli flakes, and dried mint on a plate and roll the balls gently in the spice mix. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to serve.", "NOTES:
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- Move the weight around every 6 hours or so, so as to get the maximum whey water out of the yogurt.
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- If you want to use the labneh as a spread, 12 hours of straining is ideal.
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- These labneh balls stay good refrigerated for up to 3-4 days. It's common to find them submerged in olive oil and stored for up to 15 days or more.
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- My 500 grams of yogurt made about 250 grams of labneh, but those quantities might vary slightly based on the yogurt used."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients and equipment:, 500 grams full-fat plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Muslin or cheesecloth, and more.

Yes, Labneh With Sumac, Chilli, And Mint falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Labneh With Sumac, Chilli, And Mint

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