{"id":"recipe_f78984e82d","slug":"toum-middle-eastern-garlic-sauce","title":"Toum (Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce)","description":"An authentic, fluffy, and intensely pungent Lebanese garlic sauce emulsion. It's creamy, white, and perfect for grilled meats, especially chicken shawarma or tawook.","serves":32,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup garlic cloves, peeled and germs removed","name":"Garlic","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"peeled cloves","notes":"germs removed","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 teaspoons kosher salt","name":"Kosher Salt","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granules","notes":"kosher","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 cups neutral oil (canola or sunflower)","name":"Neutral Oil","quantity":946,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"canola or sunflower","group":"Emulsion","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":118,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"freshly squeezed","group":"Emulsion","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tablespoons ice cold water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"ice cold","group":"Adjustment","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the garlic cloves and salt into a food processor. Pulse several times until the garlic is very finely minced, scraping down the sides as necessary.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the garlic cloves and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in about 1/2 cup (118 ml) of the oil in a very thin, steady stream.","group":"Emulsifying","title":"With the food processor running, slowly drizzle","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Emulsifying"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. This helps stabilize the emulsion. The mixture should begin to look creamy.","group":"Emulsifying","title":"Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Emulsifying"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Continue alternating between adding a 1/2 cup (118 ml) of oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, processing until all ingredients are incorporated. The sauce should be fluffy, thick, and white, similar to the texture of stiff meringue or mayonnaise.","group":"Emulsifying","title":"Continue alternating between adding a 1/2 cup of oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon…","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Emulsifying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"If the sauce is too thick or the processor is getting warm, add the 2 tablespoons of ice cold water and pulse to combine. This will help lighten the texture.","group":"Adjustment","title":"If the sauce is too thick or the processor is getting warm","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Adjustment"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Transfer the Toum to an airtight container and refrigerate. It is best to let it rest for at least a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to mellow.","group":"Storage","title":"Transfer the Toum","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Storage"}],"notes":"Removing the green germ from the center of each garlic clove helps prevent the sauce from being overly bitter. Use a neutral-tasting oil; olive oil is too heavy and will overpower the flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Lebanese"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["food processor","silicone spatula","airtight container"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","keto","paleo","low_carb","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"cup","note":"Makes about 1 quart"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare Toum at least 4 hours in advance for the best flavor balance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a clean, airtight glass jar in the back of the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Do not reheat; serve chilled or at room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_f78984e82d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b0716712-7c54-437b-be04-42b51b870104","imageAlt":"Toum (Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["garlic","dip","vegan","condiment","lebanese","creamy","keto"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Toum (Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:35:37.370Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:35:37.370Z","related":[{"id":"ac_l_ezme_d064be0373","slug":"acili-ezme","title":"Acılı Ezme","description":"A classic Turkish spicy vegetable salad and condiment featuring finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and onions, balanced with the tang of pomegranate molasses and aromatic herbs.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["sauce","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fac_l_ezme_d064be0373%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac6fc624-4435-4cfa-9991-d45441036707","imageAlt":"Acılı Ezme — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","dip","vegetable","healthy","turkish","mezze"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_2a8e5a87b3","slug":"fresh-mediterranean-lemonade","title":"Fresh Mediterranean Lemonade","description":"A refreshing and classic Mediterranean-style lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons, simple syrup, and cold water. 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