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Garlic Sauce (Toum)

A bold and creamy Middle Eastern garlic sauce made with garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces & Dips
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Component
  • 1 cup garlic cloves peeled, germ removed
  • 2 cups neutral oil sunflower or canola
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Spatula
  • measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Blend garlic and salt in a food processor until finely minced.
  2. Slowly drizzle in oil while blending to start emulsification.
  3. Alternate adding oil and lemon juice gradually until thick and creamy.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, then chill before serving.

Notes

Add oil slowly to avoid breaking the emulsion. Refrigerate for best flavor.