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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 whole knob of garlic
salt
30 milliliters lemon juice
1 cup (237 milliliters) olive oil

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats.

1

Peel the whole knob of garlic and place it in a mortar.

2

Smash the garlic with a large knife and add salt to create a paste.

3

Slowly drizzle in olive oil while mixing to emulsify.

4

Add 30 milliliters of lemon juice gradually, alternating with olive oil, mixing well after each addition.

5

Once the garlic is well mixed, transfer the mixture to a food processor.

6

Add the remaining olive oil to the food processor and blend until creamy and fluffy.

Cooking Techniques

blended

Equipment Needed

mortarfood processorlarge knife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Garlic SauceLebanese Garlic Sauce

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