Labneh (Yoghurt Cream Cheese)

Labneh is a concentrated yoghurt dip. It is popular throughout the Middle East and mostly eaten at breakfast, drizzled with a little olive oil on top.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 5 minutes, plus draining

Ingredients:

• 1 litre plain yoghurt
• ½ tsp salt
• Drizzle of olive oil (optional)

To garnish

• Cucumber slices
• Tomatoes
• Mint

Direction:

1. Put the yoghurt in a bowl and stir in the salt until dissolved.
2. Place a cloth bag or muslin cloth over a sieve and pour in the yoghurt.
3. Leave the yoghurt to drain for about 5 hours. 
4. It becomes as thick as whipped cream.
5. Remove from the bag and keep in a sealed container in the fridge.
6. To serve, drizzle with olive oil, if you like.