**Embark on a Culinary Journey with Toum: A Symphony of Garlic Delights**
In the realm of culinary arts, where flavors dance and aromas ignite the senses, there exists a condiment of unparalleled richness and versatility: Toum. This Lebanese garlic whip, also known as Lebanese garlic sauce, is a symphony of garlic, oil, and lemon juice, blended to perfection. Its creamy texture and intense yet balanced flavor profile make it a beloved accompaniment to an array of dishes, from grilled meats and roasted vegetables to sandwiches and wraps. Discover the magic of Toum through a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic Middle Eastern condiment. Unleash your culinary creativity and embark on a flavorful adventure with Toum, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Toum:** Master the art of traditional Toum with this foundational recipe. Simple ingredients come together to create a smooth, garlicky spread that will elevate any dish it graces.
2. **Spicy Toum:** For those who crave a little heat, this variation incorporates chili peppers to create a spicy Toum that adds a fiery kick to your favorite foods.
3. **Roasted Garlic Toum:** Elevate the flavor of Toum by roasting the garlic cloves before blending. This technique imparts a rich, caramelized flavor, adding depth and complexity to the sauce.
4. **Lemon-Herb Toum:** Introduce a burst of freshness with this lemon-herb infused Toum. A medley of aromatic herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, and mint, lend their vibrant flavors to create a refreshing and zesty condiment.
5. **Tahini Toum:** Combine the creaminess of Toum with the nutty flavor of tahini in this unique recipe. Tahini adds a rich, earthy taste, making this Toum an excellent pairing for grilled meats and roasted vegetables.
6. **Avocado Toum:** Create a creamy, luscious spread with the addition of ripe avocados. This Avocado Toum offers a vibrant green hue and a velvety texture, perfect for spreading on sandwiches or drizzling over salads.
7. **Roasted Red Pepper Toum:** Add a touch of smokiness and sweetness with roasted red peppers. This variation brings a vibrant red color and a smoky, roasted flavor to the classic Toum.
8. **Za'atar Toum:** Infuse Toum with the aromatic flavors of za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend. Za'atar's combination of herbs, such as thyme, oregano, and sumac, creates a complex and savory condiment.
9. **Pistachio Toum:** Elevate Toum with the nutty crunch of pistachios. This unique recipe incorporates finely ground pistachios, adding a delightful textural element and a subtle nutty flavor to the sauce.
10. **Harissa Toum:** Create a spicy, North African-inspired Toum with the addition of harissa, a fiery chili paste. This variation offers a bold and flavorful condiment, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their food.
TRADITIONAL TOUM (LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE) RECIPE
A bold, creamy garlic sauce and dip, Lebanese toum is easy to make at home with the help of a food processor and a little good technique.
Provided by Sohla El-Waylly
Categories Condiments and Sauces
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mortar and Pestle Method: Depending on the size of your mortar, you may need to make the recipe in smaller batches, halving or quartering the ingredient amounts. In the mortar, combine garlic and salt and grind until it becomes a smooth paste. Work oil into paste 1 teaspoon at a time. After adding 1 tablespoon oil, work in a few drops of lemon juice. Repeat until all the oil, lemon juice, and water have been incorporated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize Makes 1 quart, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TOUM (LEBANESE GARLIC SPREAD)
Yes, finally a "toum" that is foolproof! This is an emulsified garlic spread. It is delicious and flavorful. Serve this with kafta, kabobs, pita, etc. We love this! Use the drizzle function in your food processor to slowly add the oil. The pusher in the top has a little hole to drizzle in oil for emulsions.
Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 26
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put garlic cloves in a food processor with the cutting blade in place. Pulse until smooth. Add salt. Use a spatula to push garlic into the middle of the bowl. Pulse again on low. Use the spatula to push down garlic again.
- Using the drizzle adapter in the food processor, slowly pour in 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice on low speed. Pour in 1 cup oil; spread will emulsify and start to turn white. Turn off the processor and scrape down the sides. Add remaining lemon juice on low speed. Slowly add remaining 2 cups oil, processing until spread is thick and creamy.
- Transfer garlic spread to a storage bowl with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 269.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
TOUM GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE
Toum is a Middle Eastern garlic sauce that is smooth, creamy, and bold. Once you master this easy 4-ingredient toum recipe, you have a versatile sauce or spread to use with many things from chicken kabobs, kofta, and shawarma to falafel, or fish. You can even toss it in your pasta or use it as a spread for your sandwiches. The sky's the limit!
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Dip
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel the garlic cloves. Cut the cloves in half and remove the green germ (this is optional).
- Place the garlic and kosher salt in the bowl of a food processor (a smaller one may work better here). Pulse a few times until the garlic looks minced, stopping to scrape down the sides. Add the lemon juice and pulse a few times to combine (again, scrape down the sides)
- While the food processor is running, drizzle the oil in ever so slowly (use the top opening of the processor to drizzle in the oil). After you've used about 1/4 cup or so, add in about 1 tablespoon of the ice water. Stop to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl.
- Keep the processor running and continue to slowly drizzle in the oil, adding a tablespoon of the ice water after every 1/4 cup of oil. Continue on with this process until you have used up the oil entirely. The garlic sauce has thickened and increased in volume (it should look smooth and fluffy). This should take somewhere around 10 minute or so.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Fat 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 145.8 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use a food processor or blender. This will make the process much easier and faster.
- Start with a small amount of oil and gradually add more until you reach the desired consistency. This will help prevent the toum from becoming too oily.
- Use fresh garlic. Fresh garlic will give the toum the best flavor.
- Add lemon juice to taste. Lemon juice will help brighten the flavor of the toum.
- Serve toum immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use. Toum can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Conclusion:
Toum is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for later use. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to add flavor to your food, toum is a great option.
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