Toum (Lebanese Garlic Spread)
Description
This recipe will teach you the foolproof way to make "toum", an emulsified garlic spread served with kafta, kabobs, and shawarma in Lebanon.
Ingredients
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2 heads garlic, peeled
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1 tablespoon salt
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 cups canola oil
Directions
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.
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.
3
Transfer garlic spread to a storage bowl with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use.