Small bowl that allows the colandar to rest in it, suspended.
Shallow dish (rectangular or round serving dish is perfect - but you want low sides)
Spatula
Instructions
Cheesecloth can be tricky to find; our Wal-Mart stores it in the craft section. A pack runs about $2 but you'll get plenty of cloth out of a pack.
Place the colandar in the bowl. Cut a strip of cheesecloth about 12" long. Open it twice making a square that has one-double layer remaining. Spread this into the bottom of the colander. It should hang over by quite a bit on all sides.
Dump the entire tub of yogurt into the center and then gather the sides and rubberband or tie in knots. Put it in the refrigerator. You need to check on the colandar every few hours and drain the bowl underneath. Continue doing this for a minimum of 4-hours; overnight is best.
In the morning, take out the serving dish and remove the yogurt from the fridge, open the cheesecloth and you should be left with a ball of cheese-like substance. This is also known as 'Greek Yogurt'. (we're not big on whey which is all the liquid you removed).
Dip the spatula in warm water and spread the cheese to all sides of the serving tray. At Christmas I have a shallow, round serving platter that gives the feel of a wreath when it is fully assembled.
Take the cup of sun-dried tomatoes, drain on paper towels and put them in a food processor (or cut them finely). Add the mint leaves and chop. It should be well combined and well chopped, but not pureed.
Using clean hands, take a little of the tomato/mint mixture and place it all along the outside of the cheese until a full wring is complete.
With a warm spoon, drizzle honey all over the tomato/mint mixture and make designs in the open center.
Finally, cut and squeeze lemon juice all over the dip. You may want to first wrap the lemon in cheesecloth so you don't lose any seeds. Voila. An incredibly healthy, tasty dip that everyone will rave about and beg you for the recipe every time you serve it!
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Suggestions
BEST with pita chips!
Originally Submitted
11/24/2007
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