Dairy & cheese · cultured
Plain yoghurt
Also called natural yoghurt, plain yogurt, yoghurt, yogurt
Unsweetened cultured milk with a mild tang; used in marinades, raita, dressings and baking, and stirred into curries off the heat to keep it from splitting.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodFromage frais
Thicker and milder; loosen for marinades.
- T2 · GoodSour cream
Richer and less tart.
- T3 · In a pinchButtermilk
Thin; works in baking and marinades only.
- T3 · In a pinchKefir
Thinner and fizzier; fine in marinades and baking, not dips.
- T3 · In a pinchLabneh
Much thicker and saltier; whisk with water. (use 0.75× the amount)
Cook with Plain yoghurt