I’ll probably pair this with a bean soup or salad to make a quick lunch or dinner recipe. Reduce heat to low, and cook until top is set, about 2 minutes. Flinging icy leaves, twigs, and decomposed organic matter from the rooftop isn’t exactly my favorite “new homeowner adventure”, but Ameen says it must be done. Make the za’atar: In a dry skillet, toast the herbs over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, then spread on a plate to cool. Grind the herbs in a spice grinder until very fine, then mix with the cooled toasted sesame seeds, sumac and salt. Making labneh is easy, I have directions for you in my cookbook and on this blog as well. I reached out a tentative finger; it was soft and pillowy, with a texture unlike any bread I’ve encountered before.You can find the Yemenite bread, lachuch, in every market in Israel. Maybe these ingredients sound foreign to you but hear me out. Growing up, when we would visit my aunts, there would always be a platter of labneh, za’atar, olives, pita bread, tomatoes, and cucumbers out for breakfast. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window). Besides being served as an appetizer, labneh is delicious for breakfast or dessert with honey, dried fruit and nuts. All you need is labneh, the best olive oil and the best zaatar. Daily Goals. Well enough of my babbling, I should get back to gutter-cleaning and yard cleanup while I still can….I’m just so excited! My version of comfort food. Do you know of a good brand sold in Middle Eastern markets in the U.S? I love simple foods like this. Look for sumac at Middle Eastern grocery stores (or HT Market in Seattle!) This post is sponsored by Pepperidge Farm in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. Scrape the thickened yogurt into a bowl and whisk until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve or up to one week. 48 % 28g Carbs. It also makes a great sandwich spread and a lovely base for tzatziki sauce. Pour 2 cups of yogurt into a white flour sack towel or a few layers of cheese cloth, and squeeze out the whey until you cannot squeeze out any more. Leave a 1 inch border all around. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until it becomes very bubbly, 1 to 2 hours. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Deselect All. A traditional Lebanese breakfast? Pepperidge Farms Harvest Blends bread are new but you should be able to find them in a store near you. My favorite lachuch recipe iteration is a breakfast dish: covered with cool labneh while it’s still warm, then drizzled with olive oil and slathered with the herbal mixture za’atar.You can buy za’atar in any Middle Eastern spice shop. In this lesson I will be showing you how to make a “labneh” sandwich. Place in a strainer over a bowl and refrigerate for about 24 hours squeezing out the whey every six hours or so until it forms a ball and is the consistency of cream cheese. I will have a giveaway soon on this blog for some zaatar like this. I know a few, but their production is artisan and does not scale! But it’s a blend, and if you like the flavor you might want to play around with various herbs to come up with one of your very own. I am the mother of two grown children and a former school teacher, pastry chef, caterer and translator. Mix the zaatar, oil, labneh and onion in a bowl. I have been in the mountains, enjoying some peace, clean air, beautiful scenery and this meal day in and day out. 42 % 11g Fat. Taste of Beirut started as a blog in 2009 and its main purpose was to share my beloved Lebanese heritage with the world through recipes, anecdotes, and cultural tidbits. Slice up a few garden tomatoes (are your plants still producing tomatoes? So, Ameen and I have decided to seize the day (well, it could only be a few hours knowing our weather patterns) and clean the gutters! mine are!) Sodium 1,676g. I really needed a break, had other pressing issues to deal with, but glad to be blogging away and reconnecting with wonderful friends such as you! Thank you for this handy brunch inspiration. The temperature of the pan is important here, so before making the next lachuch, run the underside of the pan under water to cool it so you are ladling the batter into a cool pan. Aside from allowing the yeast a few hours to work its magic, you’re basically making pancakes, except you don’t have to bother with flipping. Luckily I have a snack waiting for us inside. But most importantly—don’t sweat it. Eggs/Dairy/Cheese, Mezze/Appetizers, Pastries/Breads, Photography and Content Copyright © Joumana Accad, Taste of Beirut ® 2020. 11 / 67g left. Place a big dollop of Labneh in the middle Spread it on all the sandwich. It is a whole-leaf zaatar with pine seeds in it, and a specialty of the Shouf mountains. A tasty spiced cheese similar to cream cheese that can be used as a spread over pita, or with cucumber slices, crackers, chips or whatever you like. Plan on making the labneh at least 24 hours in advance of serving. Log Food. Labneh Za'atar Toast takes just a few simple ingredients but it comes together for a quick, filling, and healthy meal. “Oooh,” I breathed as a chef ladled a fluffy white substance into a pan. Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into a cold small nonstick frying pan. I haven’t had in ages so must give it a go again. All Rights Reserved. Cheers, Joy, @Joy@MyTravelingJoys: Following you back! For readers like @Elaine, try shopping for pure quality zaatar, premium grade zaatar herb or zero-filling za’atar, as blend quality greatly varies. Place 2 1/4 cups warm water in a large bowl, and sprinkle in sugar and yeast. Thank you for this healthy and yummy breakfast inspiration. When shopping online, search for pure zaatar or zero-filling za’atar, as blend quality greatly varies. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Taste of Beirut started as a blog in 2009 and its main purpose was to share my beloved Lebanese heritage with the world through recipes, anecdotes, and cultural tidbits. Toast up some slices of the Harvest Blend bread, spread on some labneh, drizzle on some olive oil, and sprinkle on some za’atar. Makes 2 cups labneh and about 1/3 cup za’atar. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Turn out onto a paper or cloth towel. It has a pleasantly sour, astringent flavor that goes especially well with grilled meats and vegetables or in salad dressing, and makes the za’atar’s otherwise mild, herby flavor pop. Cumin is often part of the mix. A mere day later, homemade cheese is all yours. It also makes a great sandwich spread and a lovely base for tzatziki sauce. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. it’s been a long time , i’m glad that you are back we really miss your posts ^^ Follow #HarvestBlends on social media or visit them on Pinterest to see other ways you can use these new breads! Set the hand pies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until dry and golden. It’s sunny today! Serving Size : 1 sandwich. Add some more labneh, be generous and make sure that every inch inside the … Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 10 tbsp. The zaatar in the photo is one I get in Lebanon and it is unfortunately not yet distributed in the US. I love yogurt but plain gets boring after a point, and I need fresh flavors. ;) (The preparation time includes letting the yogurt drain. Serve with tomato slices, fresh mint, sliced cucumbers or pickles. Add the ghee or butter and oil and mix with a fork or fingers or in a food processor; add a bit of water or milk until a dough forms. Making labneh is easy, I have directions for you in my cookbook and on this blog as well. Line a colander with cheesecloth or a damp tea towel. , This looks so delicious. Food & Wine is part of the Meredith Corporation Allrecipes Food Group. have a good night . True zaatar herb is a rare find in the US, even in mixes bought from ethnic food stores. Fitness Goals : Heart Healthy. Pinching off pieces of pita bread and scooping up some zaatar (marinating in olive oil) and labneh. Can these hand pies be frozen, if yes, unbaked or baked? Place 2 1/4 cups warm water in a large bowl, and sprinkle in sugar and yeast. © Copyright 2020 Meredith Corporation. Let the yogurt drain for 24 hours at room temperature. I don’t think the labneh will stand-up well to freezing. 1/2 tsp. Pinching off pieces of pita bread and scooping up some. You can make it yourself, order it online, or pick it up at a specialty store. It even turns into dinner or lunch at times, when time is of the essence.