Description
Lebanese Garlic Sauce, also known as Toum, is a creamy, intense garlic sauce that serves as a popular condiment in Middle Eastern cuisine. This sauce is noted for its bold flavor, made from a few simple ingredients, and is used to complement a variety of dishes such as grilled meats, falafel, and sandwiches.
Ingredients
¾ cup peeled garlic cloves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups vegetable oil
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 tablespoons ice water
For serving, as desired: extra virgin olive oil, fresh chopped parsley, flatbread, fresh vegetables
Instructions
Prepare Garlic Paste:
Add the garlic and salt to a food processor.
Process until the garlic forms a paste, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
Incorporate Oil:
With the motor running, drizzle the oil into the garlic.
Start with just a couple drops at a time.
Continue drizzling until the first ¼ cup of oil is added, then add it in a very slow drizzle.
Once half of the oil is incorporated, add the lemon juice in a slow drizzle while the motor is still running.
Add the remaining oil in a slow steady stream, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
The process takes about 20 minutes. Do it slowly so the mixture emulsifies properly.
Add Ice Water:
Drizzle the ice water into the top of the mixture with the motor running.
The mixture will smooth out a bit and should be very creamy.
Serve:
Transfer the Lebanese Garlic Sauce to a bowl.
Drizzle olive oil on top, if desired.
Serve with pita, flatbread, and/or fresh vegetables.
Storage:
Store Lebanese Garlic Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 1g