Labneh balls with hyssop and olive oil

Labneh is a Mediterranean strained yogurt. By removing most of the whey, this yogurt takes on a thick consistency while still preserving a distinct sour taste. In Israel, many people love to give labneh a local twist by soaking it in Israeli olive oil and infusing it with the aroma of hyssop (also known as za’atar). These labneh balls are great for spreading onto bread and mixing with vegetables but they are so delicious that you might just catch yourself popping them whole into your mouth and savoring the complex mixture of flavors.