# Labneh Balls

Labneh is a Middle Eastern strained yogurt that has a soft, cheese-like texture, which can be enjoyed as a spread or formed into balls.

- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 32 oz plain yogurt
- 1 tsp salt
- to taste za'atar
- to taste sumac
- pita
- olive oil

## Instructions

1. Add the salt to the yogurt and mix.
2. Double up the cheesecloth and set it atop a strainer, which is then set atop a bowl.
3. Add the yogurt in the center of the cloth, cover it up well, and place a can of beans atop for weight.
4. Let it sit in the fridge for 48 hours.
5. Squeeze the extra moisture out when forming balls.
6. Roll the strained yogurt into balls.
7. Coat the balls in za'atar and sumac, or any other spices.
8. Add them to a container and cover in olive oil.
9. Store the labneh balls in the fridge for a week.

## Equipment

- cheesecloth
- strainer
- bowl
- can of beans (for weight)
- container

## Tips

- You can strain for 24 hours if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Squeeze extra moisture out when forming balls.
- Store in the fridge for a week.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1525868265421136
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7d5900d0-2950-4bab-9956-839aa5939248
- Extracted: 2026-05-07

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