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.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1503kcal
Equipment
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Ninja BN601 Food Processor
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup garlic (peeled)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cup vegetable, rapeseed or sunflower oil
Instructions
- 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.
- In a food processor bowl, combine the crushed garlic cloves with salt and lemon juice.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Your toum sauce is ready when it achieves a airy, fluffy, and creamy texture.
- 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
Calories: 1503kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 164g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 94g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg