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Toum (Garlic Sauce)

Toum (Garlic Sauce)


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  • Author: Mariel Lewis
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x

Description

Toum is a delicious Lebanese garlic sauce that’s more like a spread because of its thickness. It’s a slow and steady emulsion process of garlic and oil. A recipe of simple and few ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 cups avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Add garlic cloves and salt to a food processor and process for a minute until finely minced. Scrape down the sides of the food processor to ensure no bits remain unprocessed.
  2. While the food processor is running, carefully pour one tbsp of avocado oil. Then stop and scrape down the food processor. Continue by adding 1 tbsp of avocado oil at a time, until the garlic looks nice and creamy.
  3. Once creamy, increase the speed of adding in the oil and alternate with the lemon juice until both are  incorporated; this process takes about ~10-15 mins.
  4. Transfer the garlic sauce to a glass container, cover with a large paper towel and place in the refrigerator overnight.

Notes

The recipe lasts fresh in a tight lid container for about 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 30 mins