Herbed Labneh

Herbed Labneh

Labneh is a Middle Eastern curd cheese which is usually served as a part of a mezze. Creamy hung curd made using Sarda Farms dahi is topped with herbs and olive oil to make this quick, easy and refreshing dip/spread. Spread the delicious herbed Labneh on crusty bread slices for a snack or serve it as a dip with pita chips or crudités. For a variation you can also use crushed walnuts or pine nuts,to top the labneh instead of herbs.

Ingredients

• ¾ - 1 ‏cup hung curd made using Sarda farms dahi
• ‏Handful of chopped fresh herbs like parsley, mint, dill, thyme etc..
• 1 ‏garlic clove, crushed (optional)
• ½- 3/4 ‏teaspoon red chilli flakes or crushed black pepper (optional)
• ¼ -1/2 ‏teaspoon sea salt crystals or table salt
• 1/4 ‏Extra virgin Olive oil as required

Method

Divide and shape the hung curd in 4-5 balls.

Carefully roll each ball in the chopped herbs.

Place the balls in a serving plate/bowl

Drizzle oilive oil all over the balls.

Top with crushed garlic, chilli flakes and sea salt.

Serve as required.

Note:

Labneh can also be served like the usual dips instead of shaping it into balls .Place hung curd in a serving bowl and then top it with herbs,oil,chilli flakes etc.

Herbed labneh can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.