Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
10 servings15 min prep0 min cookMedium
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The Tale of Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
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Toum, the intensely garlicky Lebanese emulsion sauce, is a Levantine tradition believed to span generations, made without egg through a technique of slowly emulsifying garlic with oil. It is a standard accompaniment to Lebanese grilled meats and shawarma.
Ingredients
Scale:· 10 servings
- 1 cup peeled garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups neutral oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2-3 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- 1Blend garlic and salt in a food processor until finely minced.
- 2With the processor running, drizzle in oil very slowly, alternating with lemon juice and ice water.
- 3Continue until a thick, white, mayonnaise-like emulsion forms, about 10 minutes total.
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