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Garlic Sauce Recipe - Albaik Style Authentic Garlic Sauce

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Albaik Garlic Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Saudi Arabia, Albaik Garlic Sauce is a beloved condiment often served with fried chicken at the famous Albaik restaurant chain. This creamy, garlicky sauce has become a staple in Saudi cuisine, symbolizing the country's love for bold flavors. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond Saudi Arabia, often found in Middle Eastern restaurants worldwide, where it accompanies a variety of dishes from shawarma to grilled meats.

Saudi ArabianSAother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup water
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup milk
5 to 7 garlic cloves
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor while being healthier.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: none

Aquafaba is a vegan substitute for egg whites.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: none

Lime juice provides a similar acidity and flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

1

Start by blending garlic until smooth.

2

Mix in 1/3 cup cornstarch with 1 cup cold water until well combined.

3

Heat the mixture on low heat until it starts to thicken and becomes glue-like.

4

Once thickened, let it cool down until it becomes a gel-like consistency.

5

In a separate bowl, add the cooled starch mixture and blend it with a blender or in a copper mixing bowl.

6

Gradually add 1 cup of vegetable oil while blending to emulsify the mixture.

7

Add 1/2 cup of milk to make the sauce creamier.

8

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt for flavor.

9

Blend until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency and is well combined.

Cooking Techniques

emulsifyingmixing

Equipment Needed

blendercopper mixing bowlpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

egg

Also Known As

Garlic SauceToum

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