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Lebanese Garlic Sauce

Creamy Lebanese Garlic Sauce That Will Elevate Your Meals

Experience the bold flavors of Lebanese Garlic Sauce, or Toum, a vegan delight perfect for enhancing your meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Emulsification Time 3 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Blog
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 6 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is crucial for bold flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Neutral oil like canola or sunflower.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for brightness.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Adjust for desired thickness.

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel garlic cloves and soak in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  2. In a food processor, combine garlic and a pinch of salt, blending until smooth.
  3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in vegetable oil until creamy, adding water as needed.
  4. Add lemon juice and blend for another 30 seconds.
  5. Check consistency; refrigerate if too thin or blend in more water or garlic if too thick.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 25mgVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Serve fresh for the best flavor, but the sauce develops a deeper flavor when made in advance.

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