# Toum Garlic Sauce with Lemon
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Publication state: published
Updated: 2026-07-28
Primary keyword: toum garlic sauce recipe
A practical, source-aware recipe for toum garlic sauce, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 0 minutes
- Total: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 500 ml
## Ingredients
- 100 g peeled garlic cloves
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 350 ml neutral oil
- 30 ml ice water
## Method
1. Puree the garlic: Process garlic and salt until very smooth, scraping the bowl repeatedly.
   Step image: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/steps/toum-garlic-sauce-step-1.webp
   Image description: Step 1: Puree the garlic for Toum Garlic Sauce.
2. Begin the emulsion: With the processor running, drizzle in a small amount of oil, then a few drops of lemon juice.
   Step image: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/steps/toum-garlic-sauce-step-2.webp
   Image description: Step 2: Begin the emulsion for Toum Garlic Sauce.
3. Build slowly: Alternate the remaining oil with lemon juice and ice water, adding each in a thin stream.
   Step image: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/steps/toum-garlic-sauce-step-3.webp
   Image description: Step 3: Build slowly for Toum Garlic Sauce.
4. Chill: Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate before serving.
   Step image: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/steps/toum-garlic-sauce-step-4.webp
   Image description: Step 4: Chill for Toum Garlic Sauce.
## Storage
Refrigerate immediately and use within 5 days.
## History Context
Toum belongs to Levantine garlic-sauce traditions; its airy emulsion depends on technique rather than dairy or egg.
## Primary Image
- URL: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/variants/toum-garlic-sauce/toum-garlic-sauce-og.webp
- Description: Toum Garlic Sauce, presented as a food-focused editorial visualization by The Foods That Shaped Us.
- Status: editorial-placeholder
## Sources
1. Flavor Forecast 2026. McCormick. https://www.mccormick.com/pages/flavor-forecast-2026