Toum (Lebanese Garlic Spread)

This recipe will teach you the foolproof way to make "toum", an emulsified garlic spread served with kafta, kabobs, and shawarma in Lebanon.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 cups canola oil
• 2 heads garlic, peeled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Transfer garlic spread to a storage bowl with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use.