Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce (Toum)
9
- Prep Time10 mins
- Total Time10 mins
- Makes2 1/2 cups
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
This delicious sauce comes together in a flash and can be used as a salad dressing or on shawarma, sandwiches, grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
2 heads garlic cloves, separated and peeled
2 cups canola oil
1 taso kosher salt
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp ice water
Instructions
PULSE garlic and salt in a food processor, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until it forms a paste. With motor running, very slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup oil, then 1/2 tsp lemon juice so mixture thickens and turns white and creamy. Repeat until all the oil and lemon juice are incorporated, 5 to 8 min. Add ice water and blend until smooth. Sauce will keep well in a covered container, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition (per tbsp)
Calories 99, Carbohydrates 1g, Fat 11g, Sodium 39mg.
Kitchen tip Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
This sauce is delicious on our Harissa And Za'atar Grilled Lamb Chops.