Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)

Name: Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: Africa, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 1-1/2 cups canola oil; 1-1/2 tablespoons ice water

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This four-ingredient toum recipe delivers a glossy, whipped garlic sauce so versatile that you'll want to put it on everything.

Ingredients

1/2 cup garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1-1/2 cups canola oil
1-1/2 tablespoons ice water

Directions

In a blender or food processor, process garlic and salt until finely chopped. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice; process until smooth.
While processing, gradually add 1/2 cup oil, ice water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a steady stream. Scrape sides down. Continue gradually adding remaining 1 cup oil. Refrigerate for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 192 calories, 21g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.