Dairy & cheese · cultured
Labneh
Also called labne, labaneh, strained yoghurt cheese
Middle Eastern strained yoghurt cheese, thick, spreadable and tangy. Spread with olive oil and za'atar or rolled into balls in oil.
What can replace it
- T1 · Great swapHung curd
Unsalted; add a pinch of salt.
- T2 · GoodCream cheese
Richer and milder; add lemon and salt for tang.
- T2 · GoodGreek yoghurt
Thinner; strain a few hours for dips and balls. (use 1.25× the amount)
- T2 · GoodTurkish yoghurt
Thinner; strain it for spreading or rolling. (use 1.25× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchQuark
Milder and leaner; add salt and a little olive oil.
- T3 · In a pinchSour cream
Looser and richer, less tart.
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