Description
This Lebanese Garlic Sauce, known as Toum, is a simple yet flavorful condiment made with fresh garlic, oil, and lemon juice. Perfect for enhancing any dish, it brings a delicious taste to your quick dinners and healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 ½ cups neutral oil, avocado recommended
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice each garlic clove in half to remove the green part for a smoother flavor.
- In a food processor, combine 1 cup garlic cloves and 2 tsp kosher salt and process until minced, about 1 minute.
- Add 2 tbsp of oil, blend until a paste forms, around 1-2 minutes.
- While the processor runs, slowly alternate adding ¼ cup lemon juice and the remaining oil until fully emulsified, about 10 minutes.
- Once emulsified, serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a milder flavor, remove the green germ from each garlic clove.
Use a quality neutral oil like avocado for the best taste.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1161
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 2440mg
- Fat: 128g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 113g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg