Labneh
Ingredients
- 500g (2 cups) of EasiYo Greek Style Natural Yogurt (freshly made and chilled)
For savoury labneh:
- 1 small crushed garlic clove
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt
For sweet style labneh:
- 1 Tbsp honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch of orange zest
Method
- Place a sieve over a bowl and line the inside with a generous piece of clean muslin or a new kitchen dish cloth.
- Pour the yogurt into the lined sieve and secure the cloth around to make a ball twisting the top to extract the liquid (whey) leave overnight in the fridge. The longer it drains the firmer the cheese will be.
- Try the savoury cheese on bagels with smoked salmon, micro greens and capers, avocado and ham, or vine tomatoes and basil.
- For sweet versions top with strawberry jam, sliced banana, or a drizzle of honey over toast or a crumpet. It’s also delicious on scones, muffins, or toasted fruit bread.
- Store in the fridge and use within 3 days.
Don't discard the whey that has drained - this is great to use as some extra protein in a smoothie!
