Middle Eastern Style Yogurt
A rich and creamy strained yogurt (lebneh) topped with a flavorful mixture of toasted sesame seeds, herbs, and olive oil. This traditional Middle Eastern dish makes for a delicious spread or dip.
6 servings
12 hr 17 min
Ingredients
- •4 cups whole-milk plain yogurt
- •¾ teaspoon salt
- •1½ tablespoons sesame seeds
- •3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 teaspoon dried mint
- •¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- •1 serving toasted pita or crackers
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Line a sieve with a double layer of paper towels and set over a bowl. Whisk yogurt with salt and spoon into sieve. Let drain, covered and chilled, at least 12 hours and up to 24.
720 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry small heavy skillet, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk together oil, mint, and thyme in a bowl, then add toasted sesame seeds and chill, covered, up to 24 hours.
2 min
- 3.
Bring sesame mixture to room temperature, then drizzle it over lebneh (thickened yogurt).
15 min
