Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Toum)

Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Toum)

Garlic Sauce, also known as Toum, is a thick, creamy, and flavorful Lebanese sauce. Served as a dip, a spread, or as a stand alone sauce, it only requires four ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh garlic

    peeled

  • 2½ cups neutral flavored oil

    like canola or vegetable oil

  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Salt

Directions

  1. 1

    In your food processor, add the salt and the peeled garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Pulse the garlic, taking breaks to scrape down the sides with a spatula and continue to pulse until finely chopped.

  3. 3

    With the food processor running, very slowly pour down 2 tablespoons of oil and a tablespoon lemon juice at a time.

  4. 4

    Continue to add the remainder of the oil and lemon juice slowly in tablespoon into the processor in batches until the garlic sauce thickens up. It should take about 10-15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer into a glass container and allow the sauce to cool before serving.

Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Toum)

Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Toum)

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About this Recipe

Toum, the legendary Lebanese garlic sauce, is renowned for its intense flavor and incredible versatility. If you've ever craved that vibrant, garlicky kick from your favorite Middle Eastern restaurant, get ready to master this surprisingly simple 4-ingredient recipe at home.

The magic of this Lebanese garlic sauce lies in its ability to transform humble ingredients into a luxuriously thick, creamy, and deeply flavorful condiment. Unlike other sauces that rely on eggs or dairy, Toum achieves its velvety texture through a masterful emulsion of just fresh garlic, oil, lemon juice, and a touch of salt. It's a testament to the power of fresh, quality ingredients.

Prepare your taste buds for an exhilarating experience. This Toum delivers a potent, pungent garlic punch that is balanced beautifully by the bright acidity of fresh lemon. Its texture is wonderfully smooth and spreadable, making it an irresistible companion to almost any savory dish. You'll find it incredibly addictive, elevating everything from grilled meats to roasted vegetables.

While this classic recipe calls for a neutral flavored oil like canola or vegetable oil, you can experiment slightly if you wish. The key is to maintain that neutral base to let the fresh garlic shine. This sauce is naturally versatile in how it's used: serve it as a dip for pita, a spread for sandwiches, or as a vibrant stand-alone sauce to accompany falafel or shish tawook.

This creamy garlic sauce is the perfect accompaniment for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. It’s an essential component of many Lebanese meals, offering a refreshing counterpoint to rich flavors. Enjoy it generously with grilled chicken, shawarma, or simply as a dip with fresh bread.

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