Labana (Yogurt Cheese Balls)

This wonderful breakfast dish goes well with Arabic pita bread. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 96 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4  cups yogurt
• 1⁄4 lemon, rind of, very finely grated
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried mint
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
•  olive oil, as required

Directions

1. Mix everything together in a bowl, except the olive oil and then transfer the mixture to a cloth bag.
2. Hang it over a sink or another large pot to collect the liquid.
3. Allow it to drip for 4 days continuously.
4. Shape into walnut-sized balls.
5. Transfer to a clean jar.
6. Pour in enough olive oil to cover all the prepared balls.
7. Store and use as needed.