Dairy-Free Toom (Garlic Sauce)

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with bold garlic flavor, this Dairy-Free Toom (Garlic Sauce) is the ultimate condiment for elevating your meals. Made with just five simple ingredients—garlic, fresh lemon juice, neutral oil, salt, and ice-cold water—this recipe is naturally dairy-free and vegan, staying true to its Middle Eastern roots. Achieving its signature velvety texture through a slow emulsification process, this sauce is not only rich and smooth but also incredibly versatile. Use it as a savory dip, a spread for sandwiches, or a flavorful topping for roasted vegetables and grilled proteins. Ready in just 10 minutes and easily stored for up to a week, this toom is the perfect way to add bold, zesty goodness to your dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 large Garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, fresh
• 2 tablespoons Ice-cold water
• 1 cup Neutral oil (such as sunflower or grapeseed oil)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and slice them in half lengthwise to remove any green shoots from the center, which can cause bitterness.

Step 2

Add the garlic cloves and salt to a food processor or high-powered blender and pulse until the garlic is finely minced.

Step 3

Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and pulse again until the mixture starts to resemble a wet paste.

Step 4

With the processor running, very slowly drizzle in a small stream of oil (about 1 to 2 teaspoons at a time), alternating with small amounts of lemon juice and ice-cold water. This slow emulsification process is crucial to achieving a creamy consistency.

Step 5

Continue this process until all the oil, lemon juice, and water have been incorporated. The final sauce should be thick, white, and smooth.

Step 6

Taste the toom and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If it’s too strong, you can blend in a bit more oil to mellow the flavor.

Step 7

Transfer the garlic sauce to a clean jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(350.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2092.7

Total Fat 236.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1186.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 2.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 62.7mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 190.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 96.8%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 2.7%