Homemade Labneh Cheese Balls

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the yogurt and a dash of salt, then mix together.
  2. 2Combine the yogurt and a dash of salt, then mix together.
  3. 3Combine the yogurt and a dash of salt, then mix together.
  4. 4Line a fine mesh strainer with paper towels.
  5. 5Line a fine mesh strainer with paper towels.
  6. 6Line a fine mesh strainer with paper towels.
  7. 7Pour in the yogurt, cover it with more paper towels and a heavy plate.
  8. 8Pour in the yogurt, cover it with more paper towels and a heavy plate.
  9. 9Pour in the yogurt, cover it with more paper towels and a heavy plate.
  10. 10Let it rest in the fridge for a couple of days.
  11. 11Let it rest in the fridge for a couple of days.
  12. 12Let it rest in the fridge for a couple of days.
  13. 13Roll the cheese into balls.
  14. 14Roll the cheese into balls.
  15. 15Roll the cheese into balls.
  16. 16Roll one portion of cheese in za'atar.
  17. 17Roll one portion of cheese in za'atar.
  18. 18Roll one portion of cheese in za'atar.
  19. 19Roll another portion of cheese in a smoky and spicy mix of paprika, sumac and crushed red chili flakes.
  20. 20Roll another portion of cheese in a smoky and spicy mix of paprika, sumac and crushed red chili flakes.
  21. 21Roll another portion of cheese in a smoky and spicy mix of paprika, sumac and crushed red chili flakes.
  22. 22Leave one portion of cheese plain.
  23. 23Leave one portion of cheese plain.
  24. 24Leave one portion of cheese plain.
  25. 25Fill each jar to the top with good quality cold-pressed olive oil.
  26. 26Fill each jar to the top with good quality cold-pressed olive oil.
  27. 27Fill each jar to the top with good quality cold-pressed olive oil.
  28. 28Seal the jars and store in the fridge.
  29. 29Seal the jars and store in the fridge.
  30. 30Seal the jars and store in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • plain yogurt
  • plain yogurt
  • plain yogurt
  • dash salt
  • dash salt
  • dash salt
  • za'atar spice mix
  • za'atar spice mix
  • za'atar spice mix
  • tbsp paprika
  • tbsp paprika
  • tbsp paprika
  • tbsp sumac
  • tbsp sumac
  • tbsp sumac
  • tbsp red chili flakes
  • tbsp red chili flakes
  • tbsp red chili flakes
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • drizzle honey
  • drizzle honey
  • drizzle honey

Equipment

large bowlfine mesh strainerpaper towelsheavy platemini ice cream scoop or teaspoonjars

Tips

  • Enjoy on toast, with herbs, or alongside your favorite dishes!
  • These will keep for up to 1 month.