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Lebanese Garlic Sauce

Creamy Lebanese Garlic Sauce That Will Elevate Your Dishes

Authentic Lebanese Garlic Sauce, known as Toum, adds a zesty kick to dishes and is perfect for both garlic lovers and health-conscious eaters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 6–8 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves for punchy taste
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor and helps with emulsification
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for maximum zest
  • 1/4 cup Grapeseed Oil Main fat source for emulsification
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Adds richness and complexity

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Authentic Lebanese Toum Sauce
  1. Prepare garlic cloves by peeling 6–8 cloves and removing the green germ from the center.
  2. Blend garlic and kosher salt in a food processor until it forms a smooth paste.
  3. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup of grapeseed oil while the food processor is running for emulsification.
  4. Add juice from half a lemon while blending, then drizzle in remaining grapeseed oil gradually.
  5. Incorporate remaining oil and an extra drizzle of lemon juice for flavor, blending until fluffy.
  6. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and store in an airtight container if not using immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, always use fresh garlic and drizzle oils slowly for emulsification. Store in the fridge for up to three weeks.

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