Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Meet Toum, the irresistible Lebanese garlic sauce that's as simple as it is delicious! With just four easy ingredients, this creamy delight comes together effortlessly in a food processor. Whether you're using it as a dip, a spread, or a sauce for grilled meats and veggies, Toum adds a bold garlic punch to any dish. The best part? It keeps fresh in the fridge for months, so you can always have this tasty condiment on hand.
Servings: 60
Calories: 103
Ingredients
- 1 cup garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice divided
- 3 cups canola oil divided
- ¼ cup ice water divided
Instructions
- Use a knife to split each garlic clove in half lengthwise and remove the germ from the center of each garlic half.
- Add the garlic and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the garlic in short bursts until finely minced. You may need to occasionally scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and continue to process until a paste forms. Add another tablespoon and process until completely smooth and slightly fluffy.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in ½ cup oil in a very thin stream, followed by 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Repeat with another ½ cup oil and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Continue the process, alternating ½ cup oil and 1 tablespoon water, until all the water and oil have been incorporated.
- Transfer toum to a container and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
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Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.04mg