Toum (Garlic Paste)
Directions
- 1Peel all the garlic cloves.
- 2Squeeze about three lemons to get their juice.
- 3Fill about two cups of Mazola oil.
- 4Pour all the garlic into the food processor.
- 5Add a teaspoon of salt to the garlic in the food processor.
- 6Start mixing the garlic and salt in the food processor.
- 7Scrape down the garlic from the sides of the food processor bowl.
- 8Slowly thread in about half of the oil while the mixer is still running.
- 9Slowly add some lemon juice after pouring about half of the oil.
- 10Alternate back to pouring the remaining oil slowly into the mixture.
- 11Continue to alternate between oil and lemon juice until all liquids are incorporated and a thick, white, fluffy consistency is achieved.
- 12Transfer the finished garlic paste into a glass container for storage.
Ingredients
- 6 heads garlic heads
- 3 lemons lemons
- 2 cups Mazola oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Equipment
food processorlemon squeezerglass container
Tips
- Keep alternating oil and lemon juice slowly while mixing to achieve a thick white consistency.
- Do not stop the mixer while pouring the oil and lemon juice.