Syria

Recipes

Labneh (Yogurt Cheese)

Description:

A traditional breakfast favorite. Serve with flat bread , olive oil and olives, or use as directed in various recipes.

Servings:2 cups

Ingredients:

6 cups plain yogurt

2 teaspoons salt

Instructions:

In a large bowl stir the salt into the yogurt. Place the yogurt in the center of a piece of doubled cheese cloth or piece of soft cotton. Pull corners up and tie tightly. Suspend from a stationary object over a bowl (to catch liquid). Let this hang overnight or about 12 hours. When well drained it will be the consistency of cottage cheese. Remove from the cloth. Store covered in the refrigerator until needed