Labaneh

== Description ==
Labaneh is yogurt cheese, a wonderful invention for everything from pasta to sandwich spread. It takes a minimum of 8 hours to drain the yogurt, transforming it into cheese, and the cheese can be refrigerated for several days.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups nonfat plain yogurt
* ½ clove garlic (optional)
== Directions ==
# Line a strainer with 2 layers of cheesecloth; place the strainer over a bowl and pour the yogurt into the strainer; set aside at room temperature for at least 8 hours or until very, very thick.
# If using the garlic, push it through a garlic press and stir into the thickened labaneh.
# Refrigerate.
Category:Turkish Appetizers
Category:Yogurt cheese Recipes
Category:Yogurt Recipes