Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Arak Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 1kg full-fat plain yogurt
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- • 1 tsp dried za'atar
- • 1/2 tsp sumac
- • 6 fresh mint leaves
- • 1 tbsp pistachios, crushed
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Stir the salt evenly through the yogurt.
2
Phase 2
Pour into a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl and drain in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
3
Phase 3
Roll the thickened labneh into balls or spread it into a shallow serving dish.
4
Phase 4
Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
5
Phase 5
Cover with olive oil and scatter with za'atar, sumac, mint, and pistachios.
6
Phase 6
Serve chilled with warm pita bread as the opening mezze of the table.