Laras Yogurt Balls Recipes

LARA'S YOGURT BALLS

Steps:

• Line a strainer with cheesecloth, place it over a bowl and add the yogurt. Put in the refrigerator for two days to drain completely.
• Place the thyme, rosemary, fennel seeds and salt in a bowland combine. Add the yogurt and stir thoroughly to combine. Return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, combine the olive oil, chili-pepper flakes, fresh fennel ronds, bay leaves and peppercorns in a shallow dish.
• Shape the yogurt into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Gently roll each one in the shallow dish. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to one hour at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to one day before serving.

LABANA (YOGURT CHEESE BALLS)

Steps:

• Mix everything together in a bowl, except the olive oil and then transfer the mixture to a cloth bag.
• Hang it over a sink or another large pot to collect the liquid.
• Allow it to drip for 4 days continuously.
• Shape into walnut-sized balls.
• Transfer to a clean jar.
• Pour in enough olive oil to cover all the prepared balls.
• Store and use as needed.