Labne
I use this in many ways. I love it and make it at least every week.
You can use skim yoghurt but I find the full Greek yoghurt is the best.
Spread on toast, cruskits or rice crackers, as a dip, on cooked potato, dressing on potato salad or green salad.
Take a 1kg tub fat free Greek yoghurt, mix in 2 tsp sea salt.
Then take 2 large clean chux cloths and line a small bowl. Pour the yoghurt in and tie the cloths tightly at the top with string. Then hang it over the bowl overnight. (I use the blender jug as it is deep) All the liquid will drain out of the yoghurt and you will be left with a Philly like spread! You may need to leave it for 2 days if it’s not hard enough.
Now you can eat this as is, (I call this raw) or mix in some or all the following...
*grated lime zest
*grated lemon zest
*tiny bit of minced chilli/sweet chilli(but this is full of sugar)
*minced garlic (fresh is best of course)
*cracked black pepper
*finely chopped coriander
*some finely chopped pickles
*finely chopped onion or caramelised onion is nice too
I love it with sweet chilli sauce and chopped gherkins.
Or
ABC soy sauce and garlic chives.
I use this raw with garlic chives on potatoes.
Make a dressing with it for potato and pasta salad.
Made a light dressing using cream honey and lemon and balsamic vinegar for a green salad dressing on the side. I even add blue vein cheese sometimes.
I use it on crackers with a bit of jam for a sweet treat.
Most of my dips use this as a base.
I am yet to use it to make a cheese cake but I am sure you could.
Delia