Garlic Toum
This authentic garlic toum is a creamy, fluffy Lebanese garlic sauce made with fresh garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt. Perfect as a dip, spread, or accompaniment for grilled meats, shawarma, roasted vegetables, and warm pita bread.
Servings: 8
Calories: 219kcal
Ingredients
- 12 Garlic cloves - peeled
- 200 ml Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Salt - adjust to taste
- 2 Ice water
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic: Add garlic cloves, lemon juice, oil, and salt to a container. Use an immersion blender at the bottom, pulsing until a thick sauce forms. For a smoother texture, add ice water.
- Pulsate: If using a food processor, pulse garlic until minced, add the oil, lemon juice, and salt gradually, then blend into a thick paste. Finally, add ice water and process until a thick, white sauce forms.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg