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Toum Lebanese Garlic Sauce - only 1 gram of carbs!

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Toum

Cultural Context

Toum is a traditional Lebanese garlic sauce, often served as a condiment with grilled meats, shawarma, or as a dip. Its creamy texture and intense garlic flavor make it a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. The sauce is known for its simplicity and versatility, enhancing a variety of dishes. While it is most commonly associated with Lebanese cuisine, variations can be found in other Mediterranean cultures as well.

LebaneseLBother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups vegetable oil

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats.

1

Add garlic and salt to a food processor.

2

Pulse to mince.

3

Scrape down sides.

4

Add a splash of lemon juice and pulse.

5

Add a splash of oil and pulse.

6

Keep adding oil a little at a time while pulsing.

7

Alternate between oil and lemon juice to emulsify it.

8

Toum is ready when it is smooth and fluffy.

Cooking Techniques

blended

Equipment Needed

food processormeasuring cupsspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Garlic SauceLebanese Garlic Sauce

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