How to Make Toum: The Creamiest Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Print Version)
Learn how to make Toum, the creamy Lebanese garlic sauce. A must-have condiment for garlic lovers!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Lebanese
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 cups Garlic Cloves
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1 cup Ice Water
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1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
→ Seasonings & Spices
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Salt (to taste)
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Pinch of Ground White Pepper
→ Optional Extras
06 -
Pinch of Cumin or Paprika
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel all those garlic cloves. I usually put on some music to make it less boring. This is where you also need a good, sharp knife!
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Add garlic, ice water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Whiz it up until it’s a smooth paste. Start on a low speed, gradually increase the speed. Remember my food processor incident? Yeah, don’t do that.
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With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil in a thin, steady stream. This is where the magic happens! It might seem like it's not working at first, but trust the process. You'll see it start to thicken and become creamy.
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Once all the oil is incorporated, taste the Toum. Add more salt, lemon juice, or even a little more garlic if needed. It should be perfectly balanced – creamy, garlicky, and tangy.
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Let the Toum rest for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together. It’ll thicken up even more. I know, waiting is hard, but it’s worth it!
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Serve your creamy Toum with anything and everything! Hummus, shawarma, roasted meats, falafel…the possibilities are endless. Honestly, I even put it on eggs sometimes. It's that good!
# Notes:
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Use ice water! This is non-negotiable for a smooth, creamy texture.
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Toum keeps well in the fridge for about a week. Store in an airtight container. Don't microwave it!
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If you're really out of lemon juice, you could try lime juice. It might be a little different, but it'll still be tasty.
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My favorite way to enjoy Toum is with a big plate of hummus and some warm pita bread.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Food processor
02 -
knife
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 400 calories
Total Fat: 35 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 10 grams
Protein: 5 grams