How long does it take to make Homemade Labneh?

Pour the yogurt into thin cloth, tie it up and strain overnight; roll the thick labneh into balls and keep in a jar of olive oil.

24 hr 3 minTotal

3 minActive time

24 hrSetting

Step by Step

#	What to do	How long
1	Mix the yogurt with the salt	1 min
2	Line a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth set over a bowl, pour in the yogurt and tie up the ends of the cloth	1 min
3	Refrigerate 24 hours	24 hr
4	Spread on a plate, make a well and drizzle the olive oil over it and sprinkle with the za'atar	1 min

How to Tell It's Done

until the labneh is thick

Tips

The longer the yogurt strains, the thicker the labneh: a day for a spread, and another day or two for balls.

More Ways

Labneh is made from sheep's, cow's or goat's milk yogurt, and served as a spread with olive oil and za'atar, or as balls in olive oil.

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