Toum Sauce

Toum sauce is a traditional Lebanese garlic sauce that is typically made with garlic, salt, lemon juice, and oil. It has a thick, creamy texture and a strong garlic flavor that makes it a perfect dip or spread for a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

• 2 heads of garlic, peeled
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

1. In a food processor or blender, combine the peeled garlic and salt. Pulse until the garlic is minced and the mixture is well combined.

2. With the food processor/blender running, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil. The mixture will begin to emulsify and thicken as you add the oil.

3. Once all of the oil has been incorporated, add the lemon juice and continue blending until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

4. Transfer the toum sauce to a jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Uses

Toum sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways, including:

• As a dip for veggies, pita bread, or grilled meats
• As a spread on sandwiches or wraps
• As a marinade for chicken or shrimp
• As a sauce for roasted vegetables or grilled meats

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# Toum Sauce

Toum sauce is a traditional Lebanese garlic sauce that is typically made with garlic, salt, lemon juice, and oil. It has a thick, creamy texture and a strong garlic flavor that makes it a perfect dip or spread for a variety of dishes.

## Ingredients

- 2 heads of garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice

## Directions

1. In a food processor or blender, combine the peeled garlic and salt. Pulse until the garlic is minced and the mixture is well combined.

2. With the food processor/blender running, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil. The mixture will begin to emulsify and thicken as you add the oil.

3. Once all of the oil has been incorporated, add the lemon juice and continue blending until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

4. Transfer the toum sauce to a jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use.

## Uses

Toum sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways, including:

- As a dip for veggies, pita bread, or grilled meats
- As a spread on sandwiches or wraps
- As a marinade for chicken or shrimp
- As a sauce for roasted vegetables or grilled meats