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What's a labneh?

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What's a labneh?

Middle Eastern cuisine is rich in flavors, aromas and colors. Residents celebrate meals with family and friends. Foods from the Middle East can be tried on trips abroad or in some restaurants in Poland specializing in this type of cuisine. Sometimes the name itself doesn't tell us much about the dish or product. For example not everyone knows what a labneh is. Some people can make it at home, but don't associate it with its original name.

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1. What is a labneh?

Labneh, known in Poland as pre-cooked yogurt, is a dairy product originating in the Middle East. It is produced mainly from cow's milk, but is also available from sheep, goat or camel milk. Labneh is the most delicate and neutral in taste. It forms balls, and is then found in herbs, spices, and fat.

2. Labneh properties

It has a creamy-white color, soft and oily consistency and a slightly acidic taste. It has 2.5 times the protein content and a lower amount of carbohydrates than regular yogurt. Protein is an important nutrient that is essential for proper functioning of the body. It is also essential for the production of hormones and enzymes. It also plays a role in the immune processes of the human body. For example, yogurt produces phosphoric acid. Its low-fat content can lead to malnutrition due to its use in milk and milk production.

3. Provisions

Labneh is an asymmetrical cheese made from Greek yogurt. You can make Greek yoghurt from milk by adding live cultures to it, but it takes a lot longer. If you use ready-made Greek yoghurts to make the labneh, it will be much faster. The goal is to separate the yogurt so that it becomes dense and greasy. Labneh can be bought in the store or prepared by yourself at home. It is very easy to make. You should also buy good quality Greek yogurts that have a short composition that is limited to milk and bacteria cultures.

4. Labneh recipe for the basic version

Ingredients: Greek yogurt (preferably a large pack of 400 g), half a teaspoon of salt.

5. Preparation

The first step is to put the entire syrup in the refrigerator for a minimum of 24 hours. After that, the syrup should be gently pressed. The syrup with a delicate chemical composition is already ready, but you can also store it in a refrigerator, then the end of the gas should be rubbed with rubber. The whole yogurt should be covered with the gas.

6. Regulations for the use of laboratories

It's all right.

7. Labneh with nuts and honey

Ingredients: 100 g of labnech, 20 g of bee honey, ?? 20 g unsalted pistachio nuts, ‡ 100 g distilled cherries.

8. Preparation

First prepare the basic version of labneh from the recipe above, but with less salt, then mix the labneh with slightly sliced nuts, peeled cherries and ground with honey.

9. Labneh with garlic and dried tomatoes

Ingredients: 100 g of labnech, 40 g of dried tomatoes in oil, ?? a tooth of garlic and a spoonful of basil dried.

10. Preparation

First, you should prepare the basic version of the labneh from the recipe above. Then you should mix the Labneh with slightly sliced dried tomatoes, sprinkled with garlic and basil. The prepared paste can be served with baked goods, pie, tortilla or pancakes. It's worth diversifying your labneh menu, which is simple, quick to prepare and has a natural heart that works great in various culinary compositions.
The author of the article is Dietspremium