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Toum - Lebanese Garlic Sauce

Toum (Toumya) is a smooth and incredibly addictive Lebanese Garlic Sauce made with only four simple ingredients including garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1503 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Lebanese

Ingredients

  • ½ cup garlic (peeled)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cup vegetable, rapeseed or sunflower oil

Instructions

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  1. Peel the garlic cloves by smashing them on a cutting board with the flat side of a large chef's knife. Remove any green sprouts from the inside, if present.
  2. In a food processor bowl, combine the crushed garlic cloves with salt and lemon juice.
  3. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl. Let it rest for 10 minutes to lose the garlic's harsh taste.
  4. With the food processor running on low speed, gradually add the oil, not more than a spoonful at a time. Wait until it is fully incorporated before adding more oil.
  5. As you add the oil, you'll notice the mixture thickening and becoming creamy. At this stage, you can speed up the process by adding the oil in a slow and steady stream instead of adding it spoonful by spoonful. This process might take up to 15 minutes, so be patient and avoid rushing.
  6. Your toum sauce is ready when it achieves a airy, fluffy, and creamy texture.
  7. Transfer the finished toum to an airtight container or a glass jar, and refrigerate for a few hours before using.

Notes

  • Use fresh and firm garlic cloves for the best flavor. Avoid using garlic that has started to sprout or is soft.
  • Use a neutral-flavored oil such as vegetable or sunflower oil. Avoid using strongly flavored oils like olive oil, as they can overpower the sauce.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice works best for toum. It adds brightness and helps balance the flavors.
  • After blitzing the garlic with lemon juice and salt in your food processor, allow it to rest for 10 minutes to mellow out the harsh taste of the garlic.
  • Take your time when blending the ingredients. Slowly adding the oil while blending ensures proper emulsification and a creamy texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1503kcal (75%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 164g (252%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 94g Monounsaturated Fat 37g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 587mg (24%) Potassium 168mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1503

% Daily Value*

Calories 1503kcal 75%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 164g 252%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 94g 553%
Monounsaturated Fat 37g 185%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 587mg 24%
Potassium 168mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.