Lebanese Garlic Sauce Recipe – Creamy & Authentic Toum (Print Version)
Discover how to make authentic Lebanese garlic sauce (Toum) with just a few ingredients. Creamy, garlicky and endlessly versatile!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Lebanese
Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil
02 -
1 whole head garlic, peeled
03 -
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
→ Seasonings & Spices
04 -
1 teaspoon salt
05 -
Pinch of ground cumin
→ Garnish & Toppings
06 -
Paprika
07 -
Extra olive oil
→ Optional Extras
08 -
1-2 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel all those garlic cloves. I know, it's a pain, but trust me, it's worth it. Soaking the garlic in cold water for a bit helps with peeling.
02 -
Toss the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and cumin into a blender. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending on low speed. Don't go too fast, or it gets messy!
03 -
Add water a tablespoon at a time until you get the right creamy texture. Not too thick, not too thin!
04 -
Taste your toum! More lemon? More salt? More garlic? Go for it! This is your sauce, your rules!
05 -
Let it rest for at least 30 minutes. The flavors meld and create that incredible aroma!
06 -
Garnish with paprika or more olive oil. Serve with pita bread, roasted veggies, or anything you want!
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overload the blender; work in batches if needed.
02 -
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
03 -
I haven't tried many substitutions, but avocado oil *might* work.
04 -
Serve with warm pita bread, grilled meats, or as a sandwich spread!
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Blender
02 -
airtight container
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: Approximately 800 calories per serving
Total Fat: 80g
Total Carbohydrate: 10g
Protein: 2g