Toum

Name: Toum
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 cups canola oil; 2 tbsp ice water

A traditional Middle Eastern garlic sauce that is whipped into a light, airy emulsion resembling white mayonnaise. It provides a sharp, creamy kick to grilled meats and wraps.

20 minMediumServes 24100 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 cups canola oil
2 tbsp ice water

Instructions

1

Add 1 cup peeled garlic cloves and 1 tsp kosher salt to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed.
2

With the food processor running continuously, alternate slowly pouring in 3 cups canola oil and 1/4 cup lemon juice in very thin streams until fully emulsified and fluffy.
3

Drizzle in 2 tbsp ice water toward the end to lighten the texture and stabilize the sauce.
4

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving to allow the heat of the garlic to mellow.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Toum?

As written, 20 minutes: 20 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is Toum keto-friendly?

A serving of Toum carries 1 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 5 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 1 percent.

How many carbs are in Toum?

One serving (the recipe makes 24) has 1 g of carbohydrate in about 100 calories, with 0 g protein and 11 g fat, plus 100 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Toum?

Refrigerate Toum in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Toum?

Yes. As written it serves 24. Halved, the garlic drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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