Quick and Easy Za'atar and Labneh Spaghetti | Ham El-Waylly | NYT Cooking

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
  • Get Ham’s recipe: nyti.ms/3ThU8Tr
    Ham El-Waylly is in the studio making his recipe for Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti! Creamy labneh, a Middle Eastern yogurt, produces a pasta dish with the texture of an alfredo, but with a bright tang that brings levity. Labneh provides a rich, luscious texture, but strained yogurts, like Greek yogurt or skyr, work well as substitutes. Be sure to add the dairy at the end, and don’t let it come to a boil while you stir. Boiling will cause the yogurt to break, leaving you with a sauce that isn’t creamy or rich. If the pasta sauce tightens up and breaks from sitting for too long, pour in some reserved pasta water and stir vigorously over medium-low heat until the sauce comes back together, lusciously smooth, saucy and glossy.
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  • @NYTCooking
    @NYTCooking  2 місяці тому +48

    Get Ham’s recipe for Za'atar and Labneh Spaghetti: nyti.ms/3ThU8Tr

    • @bertjones3010
      @bertjones3010 2 місяці тому

      Now why would anyone want to pay for subscription to my times Cooking when you just gave us the recipe plus a bonus one?

  • @christylawson4099
    @christylawson4099 2 місяці тому +292

    HAM!!! So excited he’s on NYT solo. Don’t get me wrong, I love Solah and Ham together but I could just watch Ham cook all day. He’s so happy, down to earth and knows how to cook!

    • @ctfddftba
      @ctfddftba 2 місяці тому +3

      His little hand gestures are hella cute

    • @Mary-bg4kx
      @Mary-bg4kx 2 місяці тому +2

      @@ctfddftba They are the same as Sohla's. I wonder who started it.

  • @korydarlington
    @korydarlington 2 місяці тому +89

    I love how Sohla and Ham share mannerisms and vocabulary. The chef mind-meld is adorable!

    • @wookyoftheyear
      @wookyoftheyear 2 місяці тому +3

      When he tastes the pasta water and says "Wow!"

    • @mammontustado9680
      @mammontustado9680 Місяць тому +1

      I thought Sohla was mocking him 😅

    • @Visitkarte
      @Visitkarte Місяць тому

      @@mammontustado9680 I got the impression he was mocking Sohla… 😅

  • @nancyblair6187
    @nancyblair6187 2 місяці тому +153

    I don't think I've ever heard Za'atar pronounced before. Learning things from the first sentence, and it just gets better from there! Thank you, Ham.

    • @IDiggPattyMayonnaise
      @IDiggPattyMayonnaise 2 місяці тому +7

      Finding out how it was pronounced was literally the only reason I clicked the video.

  • @rosedillon6645
    @rosedillon6645 2 місяці тому +81

    Za'atar the plant is very easy to grow in the Mid-Atlantic, in case anyone wants to go that direction. I'm in Philadelphia and we've been growing Lebanese za'atar for several years. It's good on everything.

    • @rockpooladmirer
      @rockpooladmirer 2 місяці тому

      yes!!!!! thank you!

    • @jaxlaxsurprise
      @jaxlaxsurprise 2 місяці тому +1

      That's a bit confusing to me, because it is a spice mix. Do you mean sumac or thyme?

    • @TetrahedreX
      @TetrahedreX 2 місяці тому

      Za'atar is the name of an herb (or actually, a few related herbs). The spice mix takes its name from the herb, which is also known as "hyssop" or origanum syriacum (Syrian oregano). Confusingly, the term is also used to refer to the whole family of herbs that includes thyme, oregano, and savory. @@jaxlaxsurprise

    • @zahrahusrieh3849
      @zahrahusrieh3849 2 місяці тому +18

      @@jaxlaxsurprise Za'atar = Syrian thyme (Origanum syriacum). Sumac is just called sumac in Arabic. You use za'atar (plant) to make za'atar (spice).

  • @PassiveAgressive319
    @PassiveAgressive319 2 місяці тому +159

    So glad Ham has his own show❤

    • @jmanzo2009
      @jmanzo2009 2 місяці тому +2

      Going Ham would be a good name.

  • @rhettdownen6873
    @rhettdownen6873 2 місяці тому +43

    Sohla is one lucky lady. She and Ham are just the cutest dang chefs of all time.

  • @TheArmachillo
    @TheArmachillo 2 місяці тому +136

    Genuinely got excited seeing Ham! His recipes are genius but approachable and simple in a good way

    • @sabbathjackal
      @sabbathjackal 19 днів тому

      There's an old saying " if you can't explain it in a simple way, you don't know it well enough "

  • @shiraleeana
    @shiraleeana 2 місяці тому +31

    These two are so similar. I can imagine Sohla saying “no offence to Italians. But actually yes offence to Italians” in the same way! And “wow”.

    • @jennlody8306
      @jennlody8306 2 місяці тому

      You can tell they spend a lot of time together, and it's adorable lol

  • @MelvisVelour
    @MelvisVelour 2 місяці тому +65

    Growing up in a mixed Cuban/Lebanese household, we had some interesting mash ups like pseudo Alfredo though in our case it was lemon zest with the Labneh and black pepper and toum as opposed to sliced garlic. Toum/Lemon/Zaatar/Olive Oil make a great marinade for seafood before you grill it as well.
    Sahtain!

    • @DizzyBusy
      @DizzyBusy 2 місяці тому +2

      I'd have thought labneh and toum to be like a hat on a hat, bu you're right! There's no reason those two wouldn't go together in a dish

    • @MelvisVelour
      @MelvisVelour 2 місяці тому +8

      @@DizzyBusy my Teyta (Grandmother in Arabic) made a refreshing summer "soup" that was labneh, a small amount of toum which goes a long way, lots of cucumber and fresh mint. Occasionally she'd add some chopped tomatoes but either way, it was fantastic on a hot summer afternoon with some bread and za'atar in our home made olive oil.

    • @DizzyBusy
      @DizzyBusy 2 місяці тому

      @@MelvisVelour Sounds yummy!

    • @zazawitch
      @zazawitch 2 місяці тому +1

      @@DizzyBusyThe dish in this vid is very likely inspired by a super common Arab dish called macaroni w Laban. Laban (which is the unstrained form of labneh, so it’s closer to Greek yogurt in texture) was mixed with crushed garlic and salt and then mixed with the noodles. We didn’t heat the yogurt or anything. On the side, we’d cook some ground beef with pine nuts to top it. I didn’t always need it though. It’s like the Arab kraft dinner lol very nostalgic

    • @CaptainC0rrupt
      @CaptainC0rrupt Місяць тому +1

      @@MelvisVelour❤ khyar w laban aka cucumbers and yoghurt. This was my favorite to drink or to eat with rice and green fava beans.

  • @Becausing
    @Becausing 2 місяці тому +63

    Congrats to you and Sohla on the new baby, Ham!

  • @devonrogers1338
    @devonrogers1338 2 місяці тому +9

    Watched this episode last night on the train after a few beers.
    Took what I had in the kitchen - greek yogurt, sour cream, za'atar seasoning, and garlic salt and threw it on some sauteed adult spinach w/ garlic slices.
    Oh boy oh boy didn't know how to use za'atar before this and now I'm educated.

  • @TheAnnepedersen
    @TheAnnepedersen 2 місяці тому +65

    YAY HAM YAY!!!!!!!!!!! COME THRU COME BACK STAY FOREVER

  • @maggieguth7280
    @maggieguth7280 2 місяці тому +40

    Yay Ham! Also so glad for za'atar recipes. I have a Lebanese mom who taught me nothing, so now thanks to Ham I get a little heritage with my pasta!

    • @Nightriser271828
      @Nightriser271828 2 місяці тому +2

      My mom didn't teach me anything either, but she's Korean, lol.

  • @betsylindsay8480
    @betsylindsay8480 2 місяці тому +76

    Only thing better than watching Ham cook is having Sohla in the kitchen, too.

  • @rebeccamaher7850
    @rebeccamaher7850 2 місяці тому +41

    Yes please, more za'atar everywhere.

  • @clare8871
    @clare8871 2 місяці тому +18

    Buy Palestinian za'atar! It's the best ❤🇵🇸

  • @igiveupfine
    @igiveupfine 2 місяці тому +6

    why do i read your name and immediately think "oh, this is Kal-el's brother from kansas that just went to culinary school. he's Ham El. ma and pa kent thought it would be good if kal had a brother to grow up with. so they adopted Ham too. when clark is having a rough day, he just goes down the street to this guys shop for a bowl of soup, and nice talk".
    edit: great recipes man. i bet the acidity from the yogurt goes great with the olive oil and garlic. i really want to get some yogurt and try this now. dang.

  • @PureStrongStyle
    @PureStrongStyle 2 місяці тому +41

    Love seeing Ham make a vid, immaculate vibes on an extremely chill dude

  • @jechithought
    @jechithought 2 місяці тому +14

    Ham and Sohla are my favorite power couple

  • @AndrewFStewart
    @AndrewFStewart 2 місяці тому +23

    Love Ham! Clementine cooks better be next!

  • @amyzae2502
    @amyzae2502 2 місяці тому +16

    Clicked so fast and liked the video as soon as I saw it's Ham! I especially love all videos with Ham and Sohla working together.

  • @eithlinn42
    @eithlinn42 2 місяці тому +21

    So excited to see Ham get his own show!

  • @leilajaafari8436
    @leilajaafari8436 2 місяці тому +6

    I’m Syrian and we pronounced it leb nay. Like Hams way. Bringing back happy memories of my grandmother

  • @btdittberner
    @btdittberner 24 дні тому

    I just made this- OMG it’s amazing. I love watching both Sohla and Ham. They both have a really clear and fun way of teaching cooking. My husband even wants to cook their recipes- Start Here is a MUST have cookbook

  • @Ashley-xu1lk
    @Ashley-xu1lk 2 місяці тому +3

    Aww, he said "Wow!" after taking a bite like Sohla! That's cute.

  • @adnanroni
    @adnanroni 2 місяці тому +6

    My thoughts chronologically:
    1. What the fish?? I love pasta and I love labneh-zaatar-pita but together?? intrigued!!
    2. I thought Zaatar was just a different oregano?!? wow now I know!
    3. I am loving him, who is this guy?? Last name matches with Sohla....hmmm....
    4. I too always spill water from the measuring cup!! Only way I found not to spll is to go slow
    5. Yes!!, now I can use my leftover Labneh to make alfredo!
    6. Question to Ham, which brand of labneh you use? the labneh varies a lot by brand/country of origin

  • @graefx
    @graefx 2 місяці тому +8

    "Tastey water flavored broth" Ive never heard before but thats basically exactly how I go about it. Perfect explanation. Dont make it taste like the ocean, make it taste good.

  • @christievega5052
    @christievega5052 Місяць тому

    We love Chef Ham!

  • @ashleys637
    @ashleys637 2 місяці тому +5

    I wholeheartedly approve of any and all Sohla and/or Ham content. Bring it on.

  • @ObjektFBC
    @ObjektFBC 2 місяці тому +7

    Ham!

  • @purpleyyy
    @purpleyyy 2 місяці тому +3

    Ham's opening theme music is epically perfect *chef's kiss*

  • @madelineS98789
    @madelineS98789 2 місяці тому +4

    Love Ham Solo!!!

  • @ayahdw863
    @ayahdw863 2 місяці тому +4

    Sohla in male form, it's insane 😆. they're so perfect together

  • @natalieh1421
    @natalieh1421 2 місяці тому +6

    my family serves any kind of pasta alongside a container of labne. great stuff! it instantly makes any dish so creamy and delicious, especially when you have a spicy sauce to mix it with

  • @oilygrossboy9313
    @oilygrossboy9313 2 місяці тому +17

    So cute imagining a 10-year-old Ham (in my mind, he still has a mustache,) making this!

  • @wupsidasy
    @wupsidasy 2 місяці тому +15

    “I trust nobody” 😂😂 Love this!

  • @ajap_
    @ajap_ 2 місяці тому +3

    New weekend night dinner has entered the rotation 🫡

  • @BlondLanfear
    @BlondLanfear 2 місяці тому +3

    Both of these look super delicious

  • @marypeters1928
    @marypeters1928 2 місяці тому +2

    Oooh these both look delicious!!

  • @louisac8160
    @louisac8160 2 місяці тому +6

    so special to see more of Ham on this channel!! He is such a delight

  • @armedvsokord
    @armedvsokord 2 місяці тому +2

    I'd take more labnah za'tar recipes from Ham! This dish is amazing both fresh and cold as leftovers. We make it often from the short that was posted before. This is clearer and easier to follow.

  • @marvinraphaelmonfort8289
    @marvinraphaelmonfort8289 2 місяці тому +2

    these look amazing! thankyou, ham!

  • @janicedowson7793
    @janicedowson7793 2 місяці тому +10

    Yay for Ham!! He's awesome.

  • @nash1127
    @nash1127 2 місяці тому +3

    This is a brilliant creation

  • @rebusbiggsesq.3666
    @rebusbiggsesq.3666 2 місяці тому +4

    Ooooh - solo Ham! Hope NYT lets him get out of the box with his recipes

  • @1114gg
    @1114gg 2 місяці тому +2

    Dear @PYREX, please improve the pour spout on your liquid measuring vessels. Excellent recipes, Ham. Thank you.

  • @paulinetayag9758
    @paulinetayag9758 2 місяці тому +8

    lovely to see ham! would love to learn more about mid eastern recipes

  • @anniebell6846
    @anniebell6846 2 місяці тому +5

    And dad !!!❤

  • @ahhhfakemonsters
    @ahhhfakemonsters 2 місяці тому

    Definitely going to make this!!!! Looks amazing

  • @MrMusicKid87
    @MrMusicKid87 2 місяці тому +4

    I love Ham!!!! More Ham!!!

  • @chatterofmichelle
    @chatterofmichelle 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh I'm ao excited. In Lebanon we have a yogurt pasta dish and this looks like a great variation of this!

  • @liviniloap6229
    @liviniloap6229 2 місяці тому +3

    lets gooooo love to see ham doing his thing, looks delicious!

  • @Voteblue-gq5eh
    @Voteblue-gq5eh 2 місяці тому +4

    HAM! Excellent!

  • @katherineslattery2
    @katherineslattery2 2 місяці тому +2

    I love everything about this video!

  • @ThePrayingManLadytra
    @ThePrayingManLadytra 2 місяці тому +20

    More Mystery Menu please!

  • @lisalisa1656
    @lisalisa1656 2 місяці тому +1

    my dear beautiful husband is egyptian//(I see ur half egyptian) and he is a chef//so love that you incorporating zataar and labna even though it's more a lebanese/syrian thing/they do somewhat do it in egypt//I eat it on bread a lot/salaam from Dearborn

  • @foreverwantingpie
    @foreverwantingpie 2 місяці тому

    Wowww that looks amazing

  • @caleb3314
    @caleb3314 2 місяці тому

    I love Ham, and this dish is wonderful

  • @fjordhellas4077
    @fjordhellas4077 Місяць тому

    Ham, great recipe that I actually discovered ten years ago when we visited beautiful Lebanon. Their food is unparalleled! Luckily, we have it all over Boston ! What i’ve just discovered through an Erasmus program in Palermo Sicily , is that the Arabs brought Pasta, Pizza, Pesto, coffee, Sorbet, Pistachio, Artichokes, Spinach to Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, France… so you Aren’t offending Italians! The Arabs brought them Pasta after all!

  • @user-yk2gr8ep4i
    @user-yk2gr8ep4i 2 місяці тому +2

    To all the vegan peeps, you can make labnah with plain soy yoghurt! Just strain it in a cheese cloth for a few days and you're set. It lasts about a week in the fridge once strained too.

  • @marynroos
    @marynroos 2 місяці тому +1

    Hooray for Ham! Love seeing you get your own spot. Super helpful informative and casual and most of all delightful!

  • @seasfas
    @seasfas 2 місяці тому +2

    I love that he always wears that Clementine hat!!!

  • @m.-fp8rd
    @m.-fp8rd 2 місяці тому +3

    Lovely episode Ham. I love the flavor of Za’atar so especially looking forward to making this. Congrats to both of you in your new Bebe.

  • @jcurry1125
    @jcurry1125 2 місяці тому +2

    Yeah!! It's Ham! So glad to see him.

  • @talkspookytome3053
    @talkspookytome3053 2 місяці тому +1

    Yes!! i love seeing more za'taar recipes and also seeing more of Ham. As another commenter mentioned, he's like a male version of Sohla, they're perfect for eachother 😍

  • @thelauraby
    @thelauraby 2 місяці тому +3

    This might be my dream pasta 🧡

  • @unstoppabledoris
    @unstoppabledoris 2 місяці тому

    Omg I will have to give this a try !

  • @jayjaysss
    @jayjaysss 2 місяці тому +3

    In lebanon we use laban instead of labne(the non-strained version) add garlic and dried mint! all topped with fried pinenuts.

    • @rockpooladmirer
      @rockpooladmirer 2 місяці тому

      omg that sounds so good

    • @jayjaysss
      @jayjaysss 2 місяці тому

      @@rockpooladmirer it is SO good. I usually sauté the pasta with some garlic and olive oil. On the side mix yogurt, fresh garlic,dried mint and salt. Mix it up and top it with fried pine nuts. So good and cheap!

  • @namelessdesires6979
    @namelessdesires6979 2 місяці тому +2

    I’m so excited to see Ham with his own show

  • @wafahozien382
    @wafahozien382 2 місяці тому

    Love this, super delicious! Zaatar is the best on everything, meat, sauces, etc.!

  • @mmps18
    @mmps18 2 місяці тому +2

    This look tasty and interesting!!

  • @danilincks5809
    @danilincks5809 2 місяці тому +4

    I’d eat the heck out of this! Thanks for this interesting recipe!

  • @gabrielcarvalho6354
    @gabrielcarvalho6354 2 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely love zaatar, definitely gonna try this recipe soon ❤️

  • @mel-cam
    @mel-cam 2 місяці тому

    Ham is such a fun chef to watch

  • @BenGoshawk
    @BenGoshawk 2 місяці тому +1

    Man, this looks good!

  • @robertcotrell9810
    @robertcotrell9810 2 місяці тому +3

    I need to look into Za'atar and lebneh! They both sound tasty

  • @carolynfergus-callahan4194
    @carolynfergus-callahan4194 2 місяці тому +1

    El-Waylly takeover!!!! This looks fire!

  • @gurlfriend9443
    @gurlfriend9443 2 місяці тому +3

    loved this episode! I bought za'atar for the first time recently and it's incredible! I've been trying it on pretty much any savory dish. Looking forward to seeing more Ham!

  • @pixiegeek
    @pixiegeek 2 місяці тому +5

    perfect amount of garlic!

  • @colettearmstrong1484
    @colettearmstrong1484 2 місяці тому +4

    Love a Ham video!!

  • @philoctetes_wordsworth
    @philoctetes_wordsworth Місяць тому

    Looks tasty! I will prepare those. 🙏🏻 Thank ya

  • @mariea1431
    @mariea1431 2 місяці тому +6

    I'll take both!!❤

  • @CaptainC0rrupt
    @CaptainC0rrupt Місяць тому

    Reminds me a bit of spaghetti in yogurt and dry mint sauce which my grandma used to make for me in the summer in lebanon.

  • @nics2875
    @nics2875 2 місяці тому +3

    Ham is the BEST!

  • @whistlingwindshine
    @whistlingwindshine 2 місяці тому +1

    Three cheers for Ham! Keep him coming back.

  • @sfllaw
    @sfllaw 2 місяці тому +1

    8:40 “Wow!” They both exclaim it in exactly the same way, for exactly the same reason!

  • @abolijoshi5668
    @abolijoshi5668 2 місяці тому +5

    What’s funny is, when I saw the garlic I thought it was the correct amount and maybe could use even more? Haha

  • @zahraseyam4582
    @zahraseyam4582 2 місяці тому

    Love how he's actually pronouncing it right! Love transforming these staples.

  • @jessxash
    @jessxash 2 місяці тому

    Love you Ham!

  • @ManJamLyn27
    @ManJamLyn27 2 місяці тому +2

    Alright, this has done it- I’ve got to try labneh now!!

  • @Anonymous58815
    @Anonymous58815 Місяць тому

    We just tried this and it was so good! Next time I think I'll add some za'atar-seasoned grilled chicken.

  • @Terri_MacKay
    @Terri_MacKay Місяць тому

    I love the tanginess of labneh, and I cant wait to try the Pseudo Alfredo. It looks like a quick and delicious dish...with a salad,mit would be a perfect fast dinner.

  • @Mayah862
    @Mayah862 2 місяці тому +2

    Love!

  • @nidhikulkarni5693
    @nidhikulkarni5693 2 місяці тому +16

    Is it just me or does everyone see the effects of the relationship resemblance syndrome? Def seeing Sohla in Ham in this video ❤

  • @GracetheYounger
    @GracetheYounger 2 місяці тому +2

    HAM!!!!!! ANGEL MAN 🎉🎉🎉

  • @thomasdecarlo8543
    @thomasdecarlo8543 2 місяці тому +4

    It was kosher salt … BIG difference than processed table salt. You can use 2 to 2 1/2 times kosher salt compared to processed table salt

  • @canadadry220
    @canadadry220 2 місяці тому +1

    YESSSS to the Ham feature!!!

  • @annavizard970
    @annavizard970 2 місяці тому

    Hi Ham! I want to try to make this. Thank you.

  • @MonsterJamMamma
    @MonsterJamMamma 2 місяці тому

    I think that was the best introduction I've ever witnessed