Thick Herbed Yogurt

Name: Thick Herbed Yogurt
Ingredients: 4 cups plain whole milk yogurt (see Note); 12 large scallions, finely chopped; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Salt; 1 pomegranate, seeded (1 cup); 2 tablespoons chopped dill; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 cups plain whole milk yogurt (see Note)
12 large scallions, finely chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt
1 pomegranate, seeded (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 tablespoons chopped mint
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Directions

1

Line a colander with cheesecloth or 2 sheets of damp paper towel.
2

Set the colander over a bowl, add the yogurt and let drain in the refrigerator until thick, at least 4 hours or overnight.
3

In a bowl, mix the yogurt with the scallions, jalapenos, vinegar and garlic and season with salt.
4

Transfer to a serving bowl.
5

Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds, dill and mint and drizzle generously with olive oil.
6

Serve chilled or at room temperature.