Labneh Balls in Oil
Small balls of labneh, strained yogurt, preserved in olive oil, often coated with sesame seeds and nigella seeds for added flavor and texture.
Small balls of strained yogurt preserved in olive oil, often finished with sesame seeds and black seed for extra flavor and texture.
Like a tangy dairy spread preserved in flavored oil.
Labneh is strained yogurt, so it tastes tangy, salty, and fresh. Serve it cold with bread or as part of a mezze spread.
Ingredients
- yogurt
- olive oil
- salt
- sesame seeds
- nigella seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the yogurt by culturing it, then strain it in the straining stand/bag mentioned in the video description until it is suitable for shaping into balls.
- Shape the strained yogurt into small balls in a bowl.
- Place the yogurt balls in a suitable container, then add olive oil until they are preserved in it.
- Add salt to the yogurt balls or to the labneh, according to the taste specified in the recipe.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and nigella seeds over the top if using them as an optional addition.