Easy Arabic Yogurt
Discover the art of homemade yogurt with this Easy Arabic Yogurt recipe, a simple yet rewarding way to create luscious, creamy yogurt in your own kitchen. Made with just two ingredients—whole milk and plain yogurt with live and active cultures—this recipe captures the essence of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine while keeping preparation straightforward. With a minimal hands-on time of 10 minutes and a few easy steps, you’ll achieve a velvety yogurt with a tangy, authentic flavor that complements sweet or savory dishes alike. Perfect as a standalone snack, a base for dips like tzatziki, or an accompaniment to hearty meals, this versatile recipe is a gateway to healthier, custom-made dairy delights. Plus, since it’s made from scratch, you can skip any unnecessary additives and enjoy pure, probiotic-rich goodness at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 ml Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Plain yogurt (with live and active cultures)
Instructions
Pour the whole milk into a large saucepan and place it over medium heat.
Heat the milk until it starts to gently simmer and reaches a temperature of about 85°C (185°F). Stir occasionally to prevent it from scorching.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the milk to cool to around 43°C (110°F). This is warm enough to activate the yogurt cultures but not so hot that it kills them.
In a small bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of the cooled milk to the yogurt and mix well to temper it.
Gently stir the tempered yogurt mixture into the rest of the cooled milk until fully combined.
Pour the mixture into a large bowl or container, cover it with a lid or clean kitchen towel, and wrap it with a kitchen towel to retain warmth.
Place the container in a warm, draft-free spot (such as inside an oven with just the light on or in a turned-off microwave) and let it sit undisturbed for 6-8 hours or overnight until the yogurt thickens.
Once the yogurt has set, transfer it to the refrigerator to chill before serving.
Serve cold as is or use it as a base for dips, sauces, or savory dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 407 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 59% | |
| Calcium | 1308 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 1595 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
