Labneh with Olive Oil and Herbs with homemade labneh

👨‍🍳 Method

For the homemade labneh ✓ Homemade · or skip – back to store-bought

1. 1
   Mix the yogurt with the salt.
2. 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.

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3. 3
   Refrigerate 24 hours, until the labneh is thick.

   Refrigerator

   💡The longer the yogurt strains, the thicker the labneh: a day for a spread, and another day or two for balls.
4. 4
   Spread on a plate, make a well and drizzle the olive oil over it and sprinkle with the za'atar.

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For the Cheese Spread

1. 5
   Spread the labneh in a wide serving bowl and make a deep well in the center with a spoon.

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2. 6
   Pour the olive oil into the well and over the top and add the garlic, za'atar and paprika.
3. 7
   Sprinkle the parsley and black pepper on top and serve.