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Marinated labneh balls

Aperitif4321 minutes25 balls approx. people25 per unit calories
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By Mayra Fernandez Joglar

With these marinated labneh balls you can make a delicious and original appetizer. And much simpler than it seems.

The labneh is a soft cheese that can be made at home a start from greek yogurt. You just have to have a little patience for the serum to drain well and voila.

I have used a mixture of spices where the flavors and smells of the Mediterranean. Although you can also customize it to your liking.

Marinated labneh balls

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An easy-to-make homemade appetizer that you can customize to your liking.

  • Mayra Fernandez Joglar
  • Recipe type: snacks
  • Calories: 25 per unit
  • Rations: 25 balls approx.
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Ingredients

For the balls

  • 500 g Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon (brown size) salt

For the marinade

  • 1 teaspoon (dessert size) basil
  • 1 teaspoon (dessert size) thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon (dessert size) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (dessert size) dried onion
  • 1 teaspoon (dessert size) oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon (dessert size) chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon (dessert size) La Vera paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (dessert size) dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon (dessert size) dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon (dessert size) oregano
  • 100 g olive oil

Preparation

  1. We start the recipe by putting all the ingredients of the marinade in the glass except the oil. We grind and mix them by programming 10 seconds, speed 5. We withdraw and reserve.

  2. Without washing the glass, we put the Greek yogurt and salt. We mix during 15 seconds, speed 3.

  3. We pass the mixture to a cheese making cloth or large gauze and tie the corners. We pass the spatula so that the atillo is hanging inside the glass and without touching the blades.

  4. Let it rest for 24 hours in a cool place or in the fridge.

  5. After time, in a sterilized jar we put the mixed ingredients of the marinade and the oil. So we have it ready to put the balls inside.

  6. With the labneh that we will have ready, we form small balls and we add them carefully to the jar. If necessary, add more oil to cover them.

  7. We close the container with a lid that is also clean and sterilized. Shake gently so that all the ingredients are mixed and the balls become impregnated.

  8. We let it rest for several days and it will be ready to drink.

Notes

Do not throw the serum down the drain. Reserve it to make baking recipes. [br]It can be frozen.

Do you want to know more about marinated labneh balls?

To make them similar size balls it is better that you use a small ice cream scoop or a Parisian spoon. Try not to manipulate them too much, they don't have to be perfect spherical balls either.

Make sure the balls are covered by the oil at all times. Thus will keep in perfect condition.

For enhance the flavor You can leave the labneh balls to marinate for weeks in a cool, dark and ventilated place.

Remember that you can too. keep the jar in the fridge. In this case it is normal for oil to become thicker. To return it to its normal state, you just have to leave it at room temperature.

When you have consumed all the balls you can reuse oil to dress salads or even to make pasta, pizzas and breads. You will love its taste!

And to finish remember that this recipe uses everything, so take advantage of the serum to make delicious pastry recipes.

More information - Homemade Labneh

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