Toum
Easy-to-make toum combines generous amounts of garlic, oil, and fresh lemon juice for a deliciously creamy sauce you'll want to pair with everything.
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic, (12 cloves)
- 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1¾ cup neutral oil
- 4-6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Peel the garlic cloves and add them to a food processor or blender with kosher salt and lemon juice. Process until the garlic is finely minced, stopping to use a silicone spatula to push the garlic down toward the bottom.
- While the food processor is running, slowly add ¼ cup of oil in a thin stream with a steady hand. Then, slowly add one tablespoon of ice water.
- Continue adding the oil, ¼ cup of oil at a time, while the processor is running, followed by a tablespoon of ice water until you incorporate all the oil; this should take about 10 minutes. Tip: Slowly adding the oil is crucial for creating the emulsion that gives toum its creamy texture. Adding the cold water in between helps prevent the emulsion from breaking.
- Pour the sauce into a serving dish or jar. Taste and season with salt, and enjoy!
Notes
Adapted From:
- I have been using this toum recipe from The Mediterranean Dish for years.
- For the best results, you can take the time to remove the green sprout (garlic germ) from inside the garlic clove. The extra step isn't necessary, but it results in a more flavorful sauce.
- Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Cold ingredients can make it more challenging to achieve a proper emulsion.
- When combining the oil with the other ingredients, add it gradually and in a slow, steady stream while the food processor is running; the gradual addition helps to achieve a stable emulsion (the two liquids combine and don’t separate).
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 Tablespoons | Calories: 380 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 0.2 g | Fat: 42 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35 g | Sodium: 259 mg | Potassium: 16 mg | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 0.1 g | Vitamin A: 0.5 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 6 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg
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