Garlic Toum
Add bold flavor to your kitchen repertoire with Garlic Toum, a rich and creamy Lebanese garlic sauce that's perfect as a dip, spread, or condiment. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like fresh garlic, tangy lemon juice, and smooth canola oil, this fluffy emulsified sauce is a garlic lover's dream. The secret lies in the slow, steady stream of oil, paired with precise use of ice water and lemon juice, to create its signature velvety texture. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe is ideal for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or warm pita bread. Garlic Toum keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making it a convenient addition to your favorite dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1.5 cups Canola oil
- 2 tablespoons Ice water
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves. Cut large cloves in half to help ensure they blend smoothly.
Add the garlic and salt to a food processor. Pulse to chop the garlic as finely as possible, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and pulse again until a paste forms, which will also help to break down the garlic.
With the food processor running, add the canola oil in a very slow, steady stream (as slow as you can manage), alternating occasionally with the remaining lemon juice and the ice water. This slow emulsification is crucial to achieving a fluffy, creamy toum.
Continue adding the oil, lemon juice, and ice water slowly, allowing the mixture to thicken and emulsify.
Once all the oil has been added and the mixture is smooth and fluffy, taste the toum and adjust the salt or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the toum to a lidded container and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Toum can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 336.1 g | 431% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 85.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2363 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
