Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　1 day (includes draining yogurt)

　　Lebneh with Sesame and Herbs

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 1 2/3 cups

　　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

　　

Step 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.

　　

Step 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.

　　

Step 3

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