Description
Keto Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Toum) transforms your dishes with its creamy texture and bold flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups peeled garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup neutral oil (or extra virgin olive oil for a bolder taste)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chilled water
Instructions
- Begin by placing the peeled garlic cloves and sea salt into a food processor. Blend until the garlic is finely minced and resembles a paste, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- With the processor running, gradually pour in the neutral oil in a steady stream. This method will help create a smooth emulsion. Continue blending until the mixture thickens and achieves a creamy texture.
- Incorporate the lemon juice and chilled water, blending until the sauce is silky and well combined. If the sauce appears too thick, add a bit more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Sample the sauce and adjust the flavor by adding extra salt or lemon juice according to your preference.
- Spoon the garlic emulsion into a sterilized jar and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavor profile.
Notes
- For a softer flavor, consider roasting the garlic cloves before blending, which will impart a sweeter note.
- For those who enjoy a bit of heat, feel free to mix in a dash of cayenne pepper or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce during the blending process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg