Middle Eastern Style Yogurt

Name: Middle Eastern Style Yogurt
Ingredients: 4 cups whole-milk plain yogurt; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; Accompaniment: toasted pita or crackers

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups whole-milk plain yogurt
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
Accompaniment: toasted pita or crackers

Directions

1

Line a sieve with a double layer of paper towels and set over a bowl. Whisk yogurt with salt and spoon into sieve. Let drain, covered and chilled, at least 12 hours and up to 24.
2

Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry small heavy skillet, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk together oil, mint, and thyme in a bowl, then add toasted sesame seeds and chill, covered, up to 24 hours.
3

Bring sesame mixture to room temperature, then drizzle it over lebneh (thickened yogurt).