Labna (Yoghurt cheese)

==Description==
Category:Persian Recipes
The Labna is ready to eat immediately, but improves after a couple of days. The oil which surrounds the Labna can be used later in dressings, bread doughs etc. 
===Ingredients===
* 2 kg Greek yogurt 
* 75 ml extra virgin olive oil 
* 1 tablespoon salt 
* 1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated 
* 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 
* 4 tablespoons chopped mint 
===Directions===
* Mix all ingredients together well. 
* Pour into a colander lined with muslin. 
* Tie the muslin to form a bag. 
* Hang the yoghurt mixture for 2 days, placing a pot or bowl underneath to catch the liquid. 
* After the 2 days, remove the Labna from the muslin, roll into walnut sized balls. 
* Place in a large jar, then cover with a light olive oil. 
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==See also==
Category:Persian Appetizers
Category:Iraqi Appetizers
Category:Iraqi Recipes
Category:AppetizersCategory:Recipes
Category:Lemon Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes
Category:Olive oil Recipes
Category:Yogurt Recipes
Category:Walnut Recipes
Category:Lemon Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes
Category:Salt Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Oil Recipes
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