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5-Minute Toum (NO Food Processor!)

5-Minute Toum (NO Food Processor!)

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5-Minute Toum (NO Food Processor!) is a creamy, garlicky sauce that transforms any dish into a flavor sensation. This quick recipe requires no special equipment—just an immersion blender—and can be made in minutes! Perfect for dipping fresh vegetables, enhancing sandwiches, or marinating proteins, this versatile garlic sauce brings a burst of freshness to your culinary creations. With its long shelf life, you can prepare it in advance and always have a delicious condiment on hand to elevate your meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup peeled garlic cloves (155 grams)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups neutral vegetable oil (like avocado oil)

Instructions

  1. Peel the garlic cloves and remove any green germ by cutting them in half lengthwise.
  2. In a tall jar suitable for an immersion blender, combine the garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until it forms a thick paste with some foam.
  3. While still blending, slowly add the vegetable oil to emulsify the mixture.
  4. Continue blending for 3-5 minutes until the toum thickens and is creamy.
  5. Transfer the toum into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 months.

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