Garlic Sauce Recipe: How to Make Traditional Lebanese Toum

Learn how to make a traditional Lebanese garlic sauce, known as toum. This creamy and flavorful sauce is made with just a few simple ingredients and goes well with grilled meats, sandwiches, and more. Whip up a batch of toum to add a delicious kick to your dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup peeled garlic cloves
• Salt (to taste)
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup ice-cold water

Directions

1. In a food processor or blender, add the garlic cloves and a pinch of salt. Blend until the garlic is finely minced.
2. With the processor or blender still running, gradually pour in the vegetable oil in a thin, steady stream.
3. Continue blending until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, similar to the consistency of mayonnaise.
4. Add the lemon juice and blend for an additional 1-2 minutes.
5. Slowly drizzle in the ice-cold water while blending, until the sauce is smooth and well-incorporated.
6. Taste the sauce and season with additional salt if needed.
7. Transfer the toum to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
8. The toum can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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