Lebanese Laban Mutboukh (Cooked Yogurt) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt (cannot have gelatin in it)
1 egg white, beaten until frothy
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Place yogurt in a heavy saucepan.
Blend beaten egg white into the yogurt.
Add cornstartch& salt.
Stir in the same direction until well blended.
Place pan over medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon.
Heat until it starts to boil, always stir in the same direction (this is important).
Lower heat and let it simmer 3-5 minutes until thick.
Use as required in recipes (Laba Bil Bayd-Eggs in yogurt is one recipe that calls for it- see separate posting).