labneh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of labneh
First recorded in 1950–55; from Arabic labna “brick, yogurt”
Example Sentences
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Oatmeal thrives on dairy and non-dairy alike: almond or oat milk, a spoonful of mascarpone, dollops of ricotta or labneh, tangy flavored yogurt, a little goat cheese.
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Dairy is one simple route: a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of yogurt or labneh can mellow richness while adding subtle tang.
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Whip some labneh with a spoonful of full-fat yogurt and a generous pinch of salt.
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There’s this swirled labneh with sizzled scallions and chile, Alison Roman’s quiet luxury take on ranch, a sauce with posture and snap.
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A hunk of bread and a blob of labneh becomes dinner with the right olive oil.
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