Toum Lebanese Garlic Sauce
Experience the magic of traditional Middle Eastern flavors with Toum, a creamy and robust Lebanese garlic sauce that’s a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. Made from just five simple ingredients—fresh garlic, neutral oil, lemon juice, salt, and water—this velvety emulsion delivers bold, tangy, and savory goodness in every bite. Perfectly fluffy thanks to a meticulous emulsification process, toum is a versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, warm pita, or even as a zesty dip. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this garlic-forward sauce is sure to elevate any dish while showcasing the vibrant flavors of Lebanese culinary heritage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cloves Fresh garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2.5 cups Neutral oil (e.g., canola or sunflower)
- 0.25 cups Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and remove any green sprouts from the center, as these can make the sauce bitter.
Place the garlic cloves and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the garlic is finely minced, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Add about 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a slow, steady stream while the food processor is running. Stop and scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
Repeat the process by adding another tablespoon of oil, followed by a few drops of lemon juice. Alternate between oil and lemon juice, always streaming it in slowly to emulsify the mixture.
Once you’ve incorporated about half of the oil and lemon juice, add 1 tablespoon of cold water to thicken the mixture.
Continue alternating oil and lemon juice in a slow stream while blending. Repeat with the second tablespoon of water if needed to maintain the creamy consistency.
Blend until the sauce is thick, fluffy, and smooth. Taste and adjust the salt level if necessary.
Transfer the toum to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 8 mg | 0% | |
*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.
