labneh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of labneh
First recorded in 1950–55; from Arabic labna “brick, yogurt”
Example Sentences
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I usually load up on labneh while I wait for my huge grilled salmon and vegetable plate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024
Correll says that the first flavors added to the Ruse menu were labneh soft serve with pomegranate molasses and sesame brittle, followed by a matcha green tea with raspberry sauce and toasted milk crumble.
From Salon • May 16, 2024
After a full mashing, I add cheddar, cream, butter and more salt, along with labneh or mascarpone, and re-mash and stir all together.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2024
A thick drift of labneh “loaded” with cucumber slices, crunchy fried shallots and house-baked Italian country bread is just as pleasing.
From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2023
My loaf didn’t make it to the freezer, my family dunking it into big bowls of soup and using it to scoop up labneh topped with roasted tomatoes and hummus.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2022
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