Authentic Lebanese Toum (Garlic Sauce) Recipe
Toum is a garlic-based condiment from Lebanon, made by blending garlic, oil, lemon, and salt. Its texture is not very runny but rather a light, fluffy paste. The best consistency is achieved by using fresh garlic, as opposed to canned or frozen garlic. Young garlic offers a milder flavor compared to mature garlic.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 32 Yield
Calories 193 kcal
- Garlic cloves peeled - 1 cup
- Kosher salt - 2 tsp
- Neutral oil such as canola or safflower - 3 cups
- Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) - ½ cup
Slice the garlic cloves in half lengthwise and remove any green sprouts to cut down on bitterness.
Transfer the sliced garlic cloves into a food processor and add the kosher salt to the garlic cloves.
Process for a minute until the garlic becomes finely minced.
Scrape down the sides of the food processor.
With the food processor running, slowly pour one to two tablespoons of oil, then stop and scrape down the bowl.
Add another tablespoon or two until the garlic starts to look creamy.
Once the garlic looks emulsified by the first few tablespoons of oil, increase the speed of pouring the oil and alternate with the ½ cup of lemon juice until all the oil and lemon juice is incorporated. This will take about 15 minutes to complete.
Transfer the sauce into a glass container. Tastes best after sitting overnight.
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 80mg
Keyword Authentic Lebanese Toum (Garlic Sauce) Recipe