Labneh (creamy Yogurt Dip)

Labneh is a creamy and tangy yogurt dip that is popular in Navyath Muslim Cuisine. It is simple to make and can be enjoyed with pita bread, vegetables, or as a spread in sandwiches.

Labneh (creamy Yogurt Dip)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place the yogurt in a cheesecloth or muslin cloth, tie it up, and hang it over a bowl to drain for 8-12 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Once the yogurt has thickened, transfer it to a bowl and stir in the salt.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
10 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
60 per serving
Protein
3g
Fat
5g
Carbohydrates
2g

Supplies

Cheesecloth or muslin cloth Bowl

Tools

Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the labneh with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or use it as a spread in sandwiches.

Tips & tricks

For a thicker labneh, you can let the yogurt drain for a longer period of time.

Cost

$5