Labneh Dip with Sizzled Scallions and Chile (Almost Ranch)

Prep: 5 min

Total Time: 20 min

Servings: 10

Notes:

Sizzled scallion oil can be made up to a week ahead, wrapped tightly, and refrigerated. Labneh can also be seasoned a week ahead, wrapped tightly, and refrigerated. Combine the two just before serving. Serve with raw vegetables for dipping, as a spread with crackers or flatbread, or alongside roasted lamb or vegetables.

Ingredients

⅓ cup Olive Oil

4 Scallions, (or green garlic), white and light green parts, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon Red-Pepper Flakes

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Cilantro, (leaves and tender stems) or chives, plus more for garnish

Flaky Sea Salt

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

2 cups Labneh, Full-Fat Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream

2 tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions

Heat the olive oil, scallions, red-pepper flakes and cilantro in a small pot over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the scallions and red-pepper flakes start to visually and audibly sizzle and frizzle and turn the oil a bright, fiery orange. Remove from the heat, and let cool enough to taste without burning your mouth, then season with salt and pepper.

Combine the labneh and lemon juice in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a bowl and swirl in the sizzled scallion mixture. Top with extra cilantro, if you like.