Labna (Yoghurt Cheese) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 kg Greek yogurt
    75 ml extra virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon salt
    1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated
    1 tablespoon chopped thyme
    4 tablespoons chopped mint
Preparation
    Mix all ingredients together well.
    Pour into a colander lined with muslin.
    Tie the muslin to form a bag.
    Hang the yoghurt mixture for 2 days, placing a pot or bowl underneath to catch the liquid.
    After the 2 days, remove the Labna from the muslin, roll into walnut sized balls.
    Place in a large jar, then cover with a light olive oil.

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