labneh

[lab-ney, leb‐]

noun

1. a Middle Eastern strained yogurt that is very thick and spreadable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of labneh¹

First recorded in 1950–55; from Arabic labna “brick, yogurt”

Example Sentences

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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I’m talking lemony labneh swirled with cilantro-chili oil.

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