Labneh wa Za'atar (Spiced Yogurt Cheese)

Time

Prep 1440 min · 1440 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Pour 2 cups of yogurt into a white flour sack towel or a few layers of cheese cloth, and squeeze out the whey until you cannot squeeze out any more.

2. 2

   Place in a strainer over a bowl and refrigerate for about 24 hours squeezing out the whey every six hours or so until it forms a ball and is the consistency of cream cheese.

   1440 min
3. 3

   Toast the sesame seeds in a small frying pan just until they turn golden; remove from heat.

4. 4

   Mix together the za'atar spices and toasted sesame seeds in a shallow bowl. Divide the cheese into 3 sections and roll each into a ball.

5. 5

   Roll cheese balls one by one in the spices. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh mint.

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