Irresistible Lebanese Garlic Dip That Will Elevate Your Meals
This Lebanese Garlic Dip, or Toum, is a flavorful and velvety garlic sauce that enhances any meal.
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 1 cup garlic cloves peeled and halved
- 1/3 cup cold water for blending
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt for seasoning
- 3 cups vegetable oil for emulsification
Instructions
How to Make Lebanese Garlic Dip
- Start by peeling the garlic cloves and cutting them in half lengthwise to remove the green sprout.
- Place the halved garlic cloves into the bowl of your food processor, followed by the cold water. Blend until the garlic is finely minced.
- Pour in half of the lemon juice and the salt, then blend again to infuse the garlic.
- While the food processor runs, gradually drizzle in 1 cup of vegetable oil over about 3 minutes.
- After adding the initial cup of oil, pour in the remaining lemon juice and drizzle in the rest of the oil slowly for about 6 minutes.
- Once the dip is thick and velvety, taste it and adjust the salt if needed.
Notes
Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and parsley for added flair. Store in an airtight container.