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Authentic Whipped Toum: The Best 5-Minute Lebanese Garlic Sauce

A white bowl filled with thick, creamy white mixture, the base for the 5-Minute garlic sauce.
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Make the best homemade garlic sauce, Toum, in just five minutes. This creamy, dairy-free Lebanese garlic sauce is perfect for shawarma, grilled chicken, or as a savory spread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup peeled garlic cloves (about 2 large heads)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup neutral oil (like canola or sunflower)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place the garlic cloves and salt into a food processor or a tall container if using an immersion blender. Process until the garlic is finely minced and forms a thick paste. Scrape down the sides.
  2. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the neutral oil, one tablespoon at a time initially. Wait until the mixture starts to emulsify and thicken before adding more oil.
  3. Once the mixture begins to look like a thick mayonnaise, slowly stream in the lemon juice while the motor runs. This will lighten the sauce and make it fluffy.
  4. Continue blending until the garlic sauce is completely smooth, white, and holds stiff peaks, similar to mayonnaise. This usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes total blending time.
  5. Taste the whipped garlic dip and add more salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • If you do not have a food processor, use an immersion blender in a narrow container for the best results when making this whipped garlic dip.
  • For a dairy-free garlic sauce that is vegan, this recipe contains no dairy or eggs.
  • This creamy garlic sauce pairs perfectly with steak, lamb, and all grilled meats.

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