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.
Want a dip that's a little different and seriously delicious? Meet Baba Ghannouj (بابا غنوج)! It's a simple, creamy dip made from eggplant that's been roasted until it gets nice and smoky. Think of it like a flavorful veggie spread that's perfect for dipping!Basically, you roast an eggplant until it's soft and a little bit charred. Then, you mash it up with creamy tahini (sesame paste), some garlic, and a squeeze of lemon. That's it! The roasting makes the eggplant taste amazing – kind of sweet and smoky.You scoop up this light, beige-colored dip with a piece of pita. It smells a little bit smoky and fresh. When you taste it, it's creamy and smooth, with a yummy roasted flavor and a little zing from the lemon. So good!