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
* 1/2 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.
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==See also==
Category: Turkish AppetizersCategory:Appetizers Category:Recipes
Category:Turkish Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:yogurt cheese Recipes
category:clove Recipes
category:yogurt cheese Recipes
category:yogurt Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:clove Recipes
category:Cheese Recipes
category:Pasta Recipes