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Labna Cheese

Greek yogurt and herb chilled before serving for a Lebanese meze.

Serves 40 · Easy

Makes
40
balls

Ingredients

Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Line a strainer with a Chux Cloth (Or any fine, clean cloth) and pour in the yogurt, place it in the fridge for 2-3 days over a bowl, roughly half the liquid (Whey) will be removed.

  2. 2

    Roll the cheese into small balls about the size of a large cherry, Place them in an airtight container, Do one layer of balls, Then sprinkle your selection of herbs over the top, pour in just enough oil to cover them, then one drop of Tabasco, Repeat the layering until you are finished,.

  3. 3

    The oil may solidify, This means the oil you have used has a high wax content, or your fridge is to cold, But this shouldn't happen to most people, and if it does just leave it out for 2 or 3 minutes before eating some, the oil will melt.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Let them marinate for at least 5 days before eating, They will keep for about a month, The oil is wonderful for cooking with when your done.

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