Do you love garlic? This sauce lets you add tons of garlicky flavor to your meals!
- Garlic is the main ingredient in this super simple sauce
- Only 4 ingredients total: garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt
- Makes a big batch that lasts for months in the fridge
- Great for dipping, topping proteins, spreading on sandwiches, and more
Want to learn how to make this tasty garlicky sauce? Keep reading!
What is Toum (Garlic Sauce)?
Toum is a creamy, fluffy Lebanese garlic sauce made by slowly blending garlic and oil until it becomes a thick, spreadable sauce.
A little lemon juice adds fresh flavor. Salt helps enhance the garlic taste.
The best part? Toum uses just 4 basic ingredients! It’s an easy way to add garlic flavor to anything you eat.
Ingredient List
Here’s what you need to make a big batch of authentic Toum garlic sauce:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peeled garlic cloves
- 3 cups neutral oil (like vegetable or canola oil)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons kosher or coarse salt
That’s it! With just these 4 simple ingredients, you can make a super garlicky, creamy sauce.
Step-by-Step Directions
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Follow these steps to make your fresh garlic sauce at home:
Prepare the Garlic
- Start with very fresh, firm garlic bulbs. Remove any green sprouts from the cloves.
- Peel and slice the garlic cloves in half lengthwise.
- Add the sliced garlic and salt to a food processor and pulse to mince.
Make the Sauce
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in a few tablespoons of the oil.
- Once it becomes a paste, alternate adding the remaining oil and lemon juice while blending.
- Blend for around 15 minutes until thick, fluffy, and pale white.
Store the Sauce
- Transfer the finished sauce to a container and cover with a paper towel for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, remove the towel and seal the container. Refrigerate for up to 4 months.
That’s how easy it is! In just a few simple steps, you can make a huge batch of garlic sauce.
Using Toum Garlic Sauce
Toum has so many delicious uses! Its thick, creamy texture and intense garlicky flavor make it a perfect:
- Dip or spread for pita, veggies, or bread
- Topping for proteins like chicken, beef, or fish
- Sauce for falafel, shawarma, or gyros
- Condiment for sandwiches and burgers
The possibilities are endless! A little of this potent sauce goes a long way.
A few dollops can add fresh garlic flavor to any savory dish. Give it a try!
In Conclusion
Making garlicky Toum sauce at home is simple. Just four basic ingredients are needed. A little time and effort yields a big batch that lasts for months.
Why not make a fresh batch today? Your tastebuds (and any garlic lovers around you) will be so glad you did!
What’s your favorite way to use intensely flavorful garlic sauces and condiments? Let me know in the comments!
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