Sugar-Free Toom (Garlic Sauce)
Elevate your culinary repertoire with this creamy, bold, and utterly irresistible Sugar-Free Toom (Garlic Sauce). A healthier twist on the traditional Middle Eastern favorite, this recipe skips the sugar without sacrificing the signature tangy and garlicky flavor. Made with just five simple ingredients—garlic, neutral-flavored oil, fresh lemon juice, ice-cold water, and salt—this velvety sauce is whipped into a fluffy, emulsified delight in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfect as a guilt-free dip, spread, or condiment, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or warm pita bread. With no sugar added and a smooth, spreadable texture, this garlic sauce is the ultimate accompaniment to brighten any dish.
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Ingredients
- 6 whole Garlic cloves
- 240 ml Neutral-flavored oil (e.g., sunflower oil, grapeseed oil)
- 60 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 30 ml Ice-cold water
- 1 tsp Salt
Directions
Step 1
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them in half lengthwise to remove the green germ in the center, if present. This helps reduce bitterness.
Step 2
Place the garlic cloves and salt in a food processor or blender. Pulse several times until the garlic is finely minced, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 3
With the food processor running on low speed, very slowly drizzle in 1-2 teaspoons of the oil at a time. This ensures the oil emulsifies properly with the garlic.
Step 4
After adding about 30ml of oil, drizzle in a small amount of the lemon juice (approximately 1 teaspoon). Alternate between slowly adding the oil and lemon juice, allowing the mixture to emulsify as you go.
Step 5
Once all the oil and lemon juice are incorporated, add the ice-cold water to give the sauce a creamy consistency. Blend for another 30 seconds until smooth and fluffy.
Step 6
Taste and adjust for salt, if needed. The sauce should be thick, spreadable, and have a bold garlicky flavor.
Step 7
Transfer the toom to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve as a dip, spread, or condiment, and enjoy it with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or warm pita bread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (354.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2098.3 |
| Total Fat 240.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2363.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 1.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 33.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 133.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories