This garlic sauce recipe is probably one of the most delicious sauces you can make at home, but it only has four ingredients! This is a Lebanese recipe sometimes called Toum.
This garlic sauce is great as a side to grilled or roasted chicken, as a dip for vegetables or pita, or as an accompaniment to other main courses like steak. If you love garlic, you’ll love this sauce!
relevant: Next, you’ll learn how to make tzatziki cheese, hummus, or whipped feta cheese dip.
ingredient
- garlic
- lemon
- Oil – canola oil, vegetable oil or safflower oil
- salt
I prefer to use a simple, flavorful oil (like canola or safflower) in this recipe, but you can also use a more flavorful oil, like olive oil or avocado oil, to blend the flavors of the garlic and lemon.
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Peel the garlic. Add the garlic, lemon juice, and salt to the food processor. Puree. Add the oil in batches or while the food processor is running (if it allows).
If necessary, use a rubber spatula to stir the sides to ensure all the garlic is well incorporated. The mixture should be similar to the consistency of mashed potatoes.
This garlic sauce can be used right away or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The longer this sauce is stored, the more flavorful it becomes.
How to Peel Garlic
The best way to peel garlic is to place a few cloves of garlic on a cutting board. Then, turn the knife sideways and place it flat on the garlic. Lightly hit the top of the knife with your fist to crush the garlic a little. Then, peel off the papery outer layer.
Some grocery stores sell pre-peeled garlic in bags, which is convenient but usually a bit more expensive.
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A traditional Lebanese sauce, sometimes called ‘tom’.
guideline
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Peel the garlic.
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Add the garlic, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor. Puree.
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Add the oil in batches or while the food processor is running (if your machine allows it).
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If necessary, use a rubber spatula to stir the sides to ensure all the garlic is well incorporated. The mixture should be similar to the consistency of mashed potatoes.
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This garlic sauce can be used right away or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The longer this sauce is stored, the more flavorful it becomes.
Note
I prefer to use a simple, flavorful oil (like canola or safflower) in this recipe, but you can also use a more flavorful oil, like olive oil or avocado oil, to blend the flavors of the garlic and lemon.
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Nutritional Information
Garlic sauce
Amount per serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Intake is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
NOTE: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. We recommend using your own nutrition calculations, where applicable.
