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Arabic Garlic Sauce Recipe

Elevate your shawarma and falafel sandwiches with this vibrant and addictive Arabic garlic sauce (Toum)! This incredibly easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare, resulting in a creamy, garlicky sauce that's bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling – get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 1054.2 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arabic Garlic Sauce

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How to Make Arabic Garlic Sauce

  1. Add 1 cup of garlic cloves to a blender.
  2. With the blender running on low, slowly pour in 1 ½ cups of vegetable oil in a slow steady stream until you have an emulsified mixture resembling mayonnaise. This is key to achieving a smooth, creamy texture.
  3. Add ½ cup of fresh lemon juice while the blender is still running on low.
  4. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of ground cumin. Continue blending until fully combined and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Transfer the toum to a clean jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The sauce will thicken further as it chills.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

70g

Carbs

6g

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