Garlic Sauce (Toum)
This creamy, Mediterranean-inspired sauce is perfect for pairing with grilled meats, marinating chicken or as a topping for shish taouk. Made with garlic, egg whites, lemon juice and canola oil, it’s known for its versatility, light texture and intense garlic flavour.
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, quartered (about 15 g)
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) canola oil
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) water
Instructions
- In a tall, narrow container (such as a measuring cup), combine the garlic, egg whites, lemon juice and salt. Using a hand blender, purée the ingredients until smooth. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in 1 cup (250 ml) of the oil. The emulsion will begin to form a mayonnaise in less than 1 minute. With the machine still running, add the water alternating with the remaining oil. The sauce will keep for 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This creamy, Mediterranean-inspired sauce is perfect for pairing with grilled meats, marinating chicken or as a topping for shish taouk. Made with garlic, egg whites, lemon juice and canola oil, it’s known for its versatility, light texture and intense garlic flavour.