Best Labana Yogurt Cheese Balls Recipes

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LABNA (YOGHURT CHEESE)



Labna (Yoghurt cheese) image

The Labna is ready to eat immediately, but improves after a couple of days. The oil which surrounds the Labna can be used later in dressings, bread doughs etc.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Cheese

Time P2DT5m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

LEBANESE LABAN (YOGURT)



Lebanese Laban (Yogurt) image

Make and share this Lebanese Laban (Yogurt) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Engineer in the Kit

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

8 cups milk
1/2 cup yogurt

Steps:

  • Place a couple of tablespoons of the milk in a small container and stir in the yogurt to make it more liquid.
  • Bring milk to a boil. Place aside until lukewarm.
  • Stir in yogurt (don't stir too much). Cover pot with lid. Wrap pot with a wool cover. Place in a warm place for 6 hours. Be careful not to move the pot during this time.
  • Cool in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 126.6, Carbohydrate 12.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 8.5

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