Toum

Description

This is a traditional Lebanese garlic dipping sauce. Not for the faint of heart! Keeps for weeks in the fridge. Serve at room temperature with Lebanese breads, hummus, and tabbouleh.

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. Crush garlic in a mortar and pestle with a generous pinch of salt until smooth. Mix in oil as needed
2. a teaspoon at a time
3. until mixture is emulsified. Stir in the lemon juice.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Servings: 6