I made my first batch of Labneh over the course of yesterday and last night, from the recipe given to me on this site.
Thanks to all of you who helped me in this, it is a cheese I have not eaten in many years, and one which I truly missed.
I was extremely pleased with the end result it is gorgeous! I now have to make some zaatar and the middle eastern dish is complete.
In the mean time to the labneh, I added a finely chopped clove of garlic, half a diced cucumber, a little olive oil and salt and pepper.
This in Bulgaria is called melechna salad, and is very popular here.
Good for you!
QuoteI added a finely chopped clove of garlic, half a diced cucumber, a little olive oil and salt and pepper.
This in Bulgaria is called melechna salad, and is very popular here.
In Greece it's called Tzaziki, just add alittle dried mint or fresh dill.
Hey Alex
Another Bulgarian dish is called Tarator, this is a cold cucumber soup popular in the summer. It is a diluted yogurt base, with again diced cucumber and dill. Geographically we are in the same area so I can understand the cross over of the foods and their national variations
Regards Q