Ingredients

6largescallions

¼cupall purpose flour

¼cupextra virgin olive oil,(plus 2 tbsp)

½tspchili powder

¼tspground coriander

¼tspground cumin

1garlicclove

1jalapeno

2cupslebneh

salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, toss the scallions with the flour. Transfer to a colander and tap out any excess flour.

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.

Add the scallions and fry over high heat for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp.

Drain the scallions in a colander set over a heatproof bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons of the scallion oil.

Wipe out the skillet.

Return the reserved scallion oil to the skillet.

Add the chili powder, coriander, cumin, garlic and jalapeño and cook over high heat, stirring, for 1 minute.

Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lebneh.

Season with salt and pepper and stir in the fried scallions.