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Rich, creamy, and tangy, labneh is a Middle Eastern-style cheese that's surprisingly easy to make. By straining yoghurt, you can achieve a luscious texture similar to cream cheese, perfect for both savory and sweet applications.

In this online lesson, gastronomic consultant Julia Kleist and Chef Marcelino Jimenez will show you how to strain yoghurt to make labneh, and describe how resting labneh affects texture and flavor.

What you'll learn in this lesson, Preparing the labneh

  • How to strain yoghurt using cheesecloth to make labneh
  • How to adjust labneh texture by resting time

Instructor

Julia Kleist and Marcelino Jiménez
Gastronomic consultant Julia Kleist and Chef Marcelino Jiménez are behind The Green Spot Barcelona, awarded Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Spain 2020. Their vibrant cuisine celebrates health, creativity, and global flavors - proving that vegetarian food can delight everyone.
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