Garlic sauce (Toum)

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Halve the garlic

   Slice the garlic cloves in half lengthwise and remove any green sprouts.

   Note

   The sprout removal is optional.

   Garlic
2. 02
   Step 2Process garlic with salt1 min

   Transfer the sliced garlic cloves into a food processor and add the salt. Process for a minute until the garlic is finely minced, scraping down the sides afterwards.

   GarlicSalt
3. 03
   Step 3Add oil slowly

   With the food processor running, slowly pour in one to two tablespoons of oil, then stop and scrape down the bowl. Continue adding another tablespoon or two until the garlic starts looking creamy.

   Vegetable oil
4. 04
   Step 4Alternate oil and lemon15 min

   Once the garlic looks emulsified, increase the speed of pouring the oil and alternate with the lemon juice until all the oil and lemon juice is incorporated.

   Vegetable oilLemon juice
5. 05
   Step 5Chill the sauce1h

   Transfer the sauce into a glass container, cover, and leave it in the fridge for an hour for best results before serving.