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Traditional Creamy Lebanese Toum Garlic Sauce : Authentic Recipe

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Traditional Lebanese Toum Garlic Sauce

Cultural Context

Toum is a classic garlic sauce from Lebanon, traditionally served as a condiment with grilled meats and shawarma. Its creamy texture and bold flavor make it a staple in Lebanese cuisine, often enjoyed with pita bread or as a dip. This sauce highlights the use of garlic in Middle Eastern cooking, showcasing its importance in flavoring dishes. Today, toum is popular beyond Lebanon, found in various Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants worldwide.

LebaneseLBother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup canola oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

canola oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier, while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

egg whites

🥗Healthier: aquafaba

💰Cheaper: none

Aquafaba can replace egg whites for a vegan option.

1

Peel the garlic cloves and cut them in half, removing the gem to prevent bitterness.

2

Chop the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl, setting it aside.

3

Measure 200 mL of vegetable oil and set it aside.

4

Add the garlic cloves and lemon juice into a mixing bowl.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

6

Use a handheld mixer, placing it at the bottom of the bowl, and mix until the oils and garlic turn into a creamy sauce.

Cooking Techniques

emulsifyingblending

Equipment Needed

mortar and pestlefood processorwhiskbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

ToumGarlic Sauce

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