Yoghurt Cheese (Labna)

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Ingredients

  • 500 ml plain low-fat yogurt (best quality you can find)
  • salt (optional)
  • Serving suggestion
  • olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place a sieve over a large bowl. Line the sieve with a piece of cheesecloth or a Chux cloth.
  2. Stir your yoghurt well then pour into the cloth in the sieve. Fold the sides of the cloth over the yoghurt.
  3. Place the bowl & sieve into the fridge and leave to drain for up to 48 hours. I like to drain the whey every few hours so I can monitor the progress.
  4. The cheese is ready when it is not releasing any whey. At this point taste and season with salt, if desired. Shape into a ball/mound.
  5. Use as you would any other soft cheese. To serve with dips simply drizzle the mound with good olive oil and garnish with shredded mint.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

221 kcal 11% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 0g
Total Fat 25g 32% DV
Carbs 0g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9690mg 100% DV
Potassium 2.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 6.3mg
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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