Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Whip up this creamy, flavorful Toum, a traditional Lebanese garlic sauce made with just four simple ingredients. Perfect as a spread, dip, or dressing, Toum adds a powerful garlic punch to meats, vegetables, and breads, enhancing any dish with its robust and airy texture.
Equipment
- Food processor
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh peeled garlic
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup lemon juice about 3 lemons
- 2 cups oil
Instructions
- Slice garlic cloves in half and remove the germ
- Add garlic to food processor along with 1 tsp salt and process until garlic is minced.
- Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and process again for about one minute. The garlic should develop into a paste consistency.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil. Alternate with a splash of lemon juice after every 1/2 cup of oil until the mixture has turned into a creamy, whipped consistency, similar to mayo.
- Keep the sauce in an air tight container and refrigerate for up to 1 month.