Creamy Garlic Sauce
Garlic sauce is a versatile ingredient made by blending peeled garlic cloves into a smooth paste.Garlic sauce can range from a simple, creamy dressing to a pungent and spicy condiment. It's commonly used as a dip for vegetables, a spread for sandwiches, or a sauce for grilled meats and seafood.Garlic sauce or like we call it in Lebanon “Toum” is a staple of Lebanese cuisine, and more than just another condiment. This creamy and smooth garlic sauce is an essential condiment when serving chicken tawouk, chicken shawarma, and other grilled chicken dishes in Lebanese cuisine. Its bold taste enhances any chicken dish, from grilled to fried.
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
Combine Ingredients:
- Add the garlic, salt, and white pepper to a food processor.1 Cup Garlic Cloves, Pinch of Salt, Pinch of White Pepper
Pulse to a Paste:
- Pulse until the garlic is finely minced.
Add Lemon Juice:
- Pour in the lemon juice and pulse to combine.¼ Cup Lemon Juice
Drizzle in Oil:
- Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while pulsing until a smooth, creamy paste forms.2 ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
Nutrition
Notes
Store the garlic paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. While adding the oil in the last step and in case you didn't get a smooth creamy paste add a few garlic cloves, sometimes it happens depending on the garlic type.
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