Classic Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
A creamy, fluffy Lebanese garlic sauce made with fresh garlic, lemon juice, avocado oil, and aquafaba for a lighter, healthier twist.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
0 mins min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12
Ingredients
- 10 garlic cloves, peeled
- 0.25 cup aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 cup avocado oil
- 1 tbsp ice water (if needed)
Instructions
- 1
Place the garlic cloves and sea salt into a food processor.
- 2
Process until finely minced.
- 3
Add the aquafaba and blend until smooth.
- 4
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the avocado oil in a thin, steady stream.
- 5
Alternate between small amounts of oil and lemon juice until all have been incorporated.
- 6
Continue blending until the sauce becomes thick, fluffy, and creamy.
- 7
If the mixture becomes too thick, blend in the ice water.
- 8
Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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