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    April 8, 2022 Condiments

    Easiest Toum Ever (Lebanese Garlic Dip)

    4.7 from 155 votes
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    Creamy, fluffy, and loaded with garlic - toum is the flavor bomb missing in your kitchen. Pair this Lebanese garlic dip with grilled chicken, roasted veggies, and one of my favorites: french fries. This recipe comes together in just a few minutes and you don't even need a food processor! What's not to love?!?

    Toum swirled in a traditional Lebanese bowl

    Toum is a super popular condiment in Lebanon. The word "toum" actually translates to "garlic" in Arabic, but we also refer to the prepared dip as toum, because, well, it's very garlicky.

    In Lebanon, toum is absolutely mandatory with chicken shawarma, shish tawook, grilled chicken, roasted chicken, fried chicken... You get the point. But you really can't go wrong pairing it with just about anything.

    Considering what a big part of my life toum is, it really was a no-brainer to make it the first recipe I publish on my blog. And the fact that it's the easiest toum recipe ever and naturally vegan is another plus. So let's make this deliciousness!

    Ingredients

    A few garlic heads, a whole lemon, a small dish with salt, and a measuring cup with oil

    It really doesn't get much simpler than this! Salt hardly counts as an ingredient because it is essential to every recipe, so really you're looking at a 3-ingredient flavor packed condiment! All you need is:

    • Garlic: the star of the show of course! Fresh garlic is a must - no pre-minced jars of garlic! If you must, you can use peeled garlic cloves - but read your labels and make sure there are no additives and that they are as fresh as possible.
    • Oil: use a neutral oil for best results. Avocado, grapeseed, canola, and vegetable oil are all great options and you can even use a combination of them. Do not use olive oil as it has a strong flavor that will be overpowering and take away from the star of this dip. It will also make the toum darker instead of that signature white color.
    • Lemon juice: blending the garlic with lemon juice helps to mellow out the strong garlic flavor, and the acidity balances out the flavor.
    • Salt: enhances the flavor and also aids in the initial blending of the garlic to form it into a paste.

    Instructions

    First, peel enough garlic cloves until you have one heaping cup - this usually takes 3 to 4 whole heads of garlic.

    For faster peeling, place the unpeeled cloves on a stable cutting board, then place the blade of a chef's knife flat against the clove, and use the heel of your hand to smash it. This loosens up the skin and it pops right off.

    Just make sure to trim the brown stems with a knife before setting the garlic aside.

    Cutting board with garlic peel, knife, and peeled garlic in a jar

    Next, place the peeled garlic cloves, lemon juice, and salt in the tall, narrow container that comes with your immersion blender.

    For less clean up, use a jar that is wide enough to fit the immersion blender and that is large enough to fit all the ingredients - that way you can store the toum in the same jar you made it in.

    If you are following this toum recipe without scaling it, a wide mouth one-quart jar is ideal.

    Garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a mason jar with an immersion blender in the jar

    Place the immersion blender in the jar and blend the garlic until you have a paste. You'll have to move it around a few times to get it all blended.

    Jar filled with garlic paste

    Pour the entire amount of oil on top of the garlic paste - do not stir! Before turning on the blender, submerge it to the very bottom of the jar.

    Jar with garlic paste topped with oil and immersion blender in the jar

    Hold the jar with one hand, and turn on the immersion blender while it is at the bottom of the jar.

    As it begins to blend, you will notice the bottom becoming white and fluffy. Once you see that, slowly begin raising the immersion blender until the whole mixture becomes white and fluffy.

    I told you this is the easiest toum recipe ever!

    Toum fully blended in jar with immersion blender inside

    Tips for making perfect toum

    1. Remove the germ. This is an optional step, but as garlic ages, it develops a green sprout in the middle which has a bitter taste. Use a paring knife to split the clove down the middle lengthwise and pry the green sprout out with your fingers.
    2. Be patient. Don't raise the blender too fast - only move up once the section it's in has already emulsified. Once you get to the top, you might see some residual oil. Give the mixture a quick stir, then blend it for another few seconds until it is completely homogenized. The whole process takes just a couple of minutes.
    3. Use the narrowest container possible. This really helps with the emulsification process because the blender is closely surrounded by all the ingredients.
    4. Chill the toum overnight. While you can absolutely enjoy the toum as soon as you make it, the flavors really meld and mellow out if you let it chill overnight first.

    Frequently asked questions

    • How can I make toum thinner/thicker? The recipe below results in a traditional consistency. However, if you would like it thinner, simply blend in a couple tablespoons of cold water at a time until you reach the desired consistency. For thicker toum, add a little more oil and blend well.
    • How can I make the garlic flavor less strong? Toum mellows down with time, so you can simply make it in advance and consume it later. But if you'd like to enjoy it immediately and don't want it so potent, you can microwave the peeled garlic cloves for 2-3 minutes before using.
    • How long does it last? Longer than it takes you to finish it! Toum keeps really well in the fridge for a couple of months. The garlic flavor mellows out significantly after a couple of weeks, so keep that in mind.
    Toum swirled in a traditional Lebanese bowl with a spoon in the toum

    If you’ve tried making this addictive, easy toum recipe or any other recipe on Forks & Foliage, then please don't forget to rate the recipe and leave a comment below! I would be so happy to hear how it turned out for you. And if you took any photos or videos, please share them with me on Instagram @forksandfoliage so I can see the deliciousness you made!

    Toum swirled in a traditional Lebanese bowl

    Easiest Toum Ever (Lebanese Garlic Dip)

    Creamy, fluffy, and super garlicky - toum is the flavor bomb missing in your kitchen. Pair it with grilled chicken, roasted veggies, and french fries. This recipe comes together in just a few minutes and you don't need a food processor - it's the absolute easiest!
    4.7 from 155 votes
    Author: Gladys Soriano
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Lebanese
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    PREP TIME: 5 mins
    TOTAL TIME: 5 mins
    CALORIES PER SERVING: 170
    SERVINGS: 24 servings (2 tbsp each)

    EQUIPMENT

    braun immersion blender, whisk, and container
    Immersion Blender
    two empty quart mason jars
    Quart Jar

    INGREDIENTS
     

    • 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 2 cups neutral oil, such as avocado, canola, or grapeseed
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Peel the garlic cloves and place them in a wide mouth quart jar or similar sized container, then add the salt and lemon juice.
    • Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until it resembles a paste.
    • Add all the oil on top of the mixture, then the place immersion blender at the very bottom. Start blending without raising it up. As the mixture emulsifies, gradually raise the blender until the whole mixture is white and fluffy.
    • Place a lid on the jar and chill in the fridge, ideally overnight, for best flavor.

    NOTES

    Peeling tip: Place the garlic clove on a cutting board, and place the blade of a large knife flat against the clove, then use the heel of your hand to smash it down. The skin will come off very easily and quickly. 
    Type of oil: For best results, use a neutral flavored oil - not olive oil. Feel free to combine oils and find what you like most.  
    Equipment: This method requires an immersion blender. I've been using this one for years and love it. If you don't have one, you can use a food processor by processing the garlic and salt first, then very very slowly streaming in the oil over the course of a few minutes, alternating with some of the lemon juice, until the mixture emulsifies.
    Storage: Store the toum in an airtight container (the same jar you blended it in for less clean up!) in the fridge for up to 3 months. Note that the garlic flavor will mellow out significantly if left for that long.

    NUTRITION

    Serving: 2 tbsp | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information provided is an estimate and may vary.

    Did you make this recipe?Mention @forksandfoliage or tag #forksandfoliage so I can see your delicious creations! And please don't forget to rate and comment below!

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    Comments

    1. Billie says

      February 18, 2023 at 7:35 pm

      My daughter had success with this recipe, but I'm sooo sad. Mine didn't thicken even though I followed your directions. Wondering if the problem is my immersion blender?? The handle was hot-maybe it's not strong enough?? Maybe I need a new one. Tastes yummy and will be drizzled on our shawarma.

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        February 24, 2023 at 8:17 pm

        Hi Billie! I'm so glad your daughter enjoyed this recipe! Sorry to hear about your batch. Usually the reason it doesn't thicken is if you didn't blend it long enough on the bottom before raising up the blender. But if you did that, then the only other possible reason is the power of your immersion blender unfortunately. I've tried it with several brands with great success, but there have been a few people reporting back that their blender got too hot and it didn't thicken. But I'm glad you still enjoyed the flavor with your shawarma! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Cris says

      February 07, 2023 at 11:54 am

      Amazing! I was determined to make toum and I tried so many recipes and so many kitchen appliances and I have never been able to get it to emulsify. But the immersion blender and the wide mouth jar were the perfect solution. It was super easy and turned out so good! Will be sharing the recipe with friends. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        February 07, 2023 at 2:51 pm

        Hi Cris! I'm absolutely thrilled that you had success with my recipe and enjoyed it! Thanks so much for leaving a comment and rating, I appreciate you! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Michael says

      February 04, 2023 at 5:45 pm

      I wish I had found your recipe years ago! I could have saved a small fortune. Thank you 🙏🏻

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        February 07, 2023 at 2:48 pm

        Hi Michael! I'm so happy you enjoyed my recipe! Thank you for leaving a comment 🙂

        Reply
    4. Johan says

      November 17, 2022 at 8:29 am

      Very good. Made half the amount - and put everything in at once. Emulsified in seconds. No lumps.
      I made half the amount as saw the recipe and only had two small bulbs and a lemon. So, thought 'why not'? Worked brilliantly. Sunflower oil is fine too. I would say, when making again, you want reasonable sized bulbs, and I think I was about five mil over the amount needed on lemon, but otherwise it is now in my fridge and will be used very, very quickly. Thanks. Great recipe.

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        January 04, 2023 at 11:41 am

        Hi Johan! I am so glad you had success making my toum recipe with your modifications and enjoyed it! Thanks so much for leaving a comment and sharing your experience and tips! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kelly says

      October 11, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      Fabulously easy. The third recipe I tried and this one knocks all the others right out of the ballpark. Excellent recipe! Thank you for sharing it!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        January 04, 2023 at 11:35 am

        Oh my gosh thank you so much Kelly! I am thrilled you enjoyed my toum recipe 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tyler says

      October 07, 2022 at 3:58 pm

      My toum haiku:
      Eat by the spoonful
      Why is everyone running?
      I smell like garlic

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        January 04, 2023 at 11:28 am

        Hahaha I am dying! I'm glad my toum recipe inspired you to compose a haiku 🙂

        Reply
    7. Suzi says

      September 27, 2022 at 6:38 pm

      Super easy and delicious! A big hit for my family! Also all your videos are great quality and you provide very easy to follow instructions. Def one of my fav people to follow for recipes now!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        September 29, 2022 at 6:24 pm

        Yay I'm thrilled to hear that Suzi! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and leaving a comment! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Didier says

      September 25, 2022 at 2:03 am

      I tend to buy too much garlic and waste some of it when it goes bad. I tried your recipe and it is amazing! Great tips. I am using it on everything!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        September 27, 2022 at 5:00 pm

        Oh I am so glad you are loving my toum recipe Didier! This is definitely a great way to use up a lot of garlic as it lasts a long time in the fridge! Thank you for leaving a comment 🙂

        Reply
      • Yasmine LBUSA says

        October 10, 2022 at 7:00 pm

        I have been making garlic sauce (Toum) all my cooking life as a Lebanese mother (38 years) and everyone like it. It used to take a lot of my time to make it by hand. Your method and your video tutorial were an awesome help and easy to follow. Thank you for a great recipe. It is never too late to learn new things. Bravo. 👏🏻 .

        Reply
        • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

          January 04, 2023 at 11:35 am

          Hi Yasmine! Your comment made me so happy! I am so glad you enjoyed my recipe and found it easy to follow! My mom was also very surprised to learn this method as she has been making it the more time consuming way her whole life. But like you said, it's never too late to learn new things 🙂

          Reply
    9. Margaret says

      September 19, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      I LOVE Garlic and saw this post on my FB feed, and said I Gotta try this! Followed your directions to a "T" even taking out the green thingy on the garlic, blended slowly, bringing up the blender slowly, and it came out Beautifully!!!! Tasted it and 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 absolutely Loving it.
      Thank you!!!!
      Aloha

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        September 27, 2022 at 4:57 pm

        I'm sooo happy to hear that you loved my toum recipe Margaret!! Thanks so much for trying it and leaving a comment! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Lanae says

      August 27, 2022 at 6:48 pm

      This was amazing! We had with roasted potatoes tonight but I'm fully prepared to ear this over my cereal! It's that good!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 29, 2022 at 11:03 am

        Haha!! I am so glad you loved it so much Lanae! Thank you for leaving a comment 🙂

        Reply
    11. Aneesa says

      August 21, 2022 at 2:23 am

      I made this today and it was super creamy and delicious. Used a food processor, and it emulsified so well! It's key to run the processor on its highest speed,and stream your liquids in very slowly. Took me a full 5 minutes for this step alone. Also, with the processor method, I didnt need to use the full 2 cups of oil, achieved the perfect texture and consistency with 11/2 cups of oil. Thank you for sharing your amazing, simple recipes ❤️

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 23, 2022 at 2:31 pm

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it Aneesa! Thank you so much for leaving a comment and sharing your tips 🙂

        Reply
    12. Rad says

      August 18, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      I tried it the first time, and it came out perfectly.

      The second time I tried making the recipe, the oil did not emulsify and stayed very liquid even though I was kept the blender at the bottom for over 10 minutes. I gave my mixer a chance to cool down and when I came back the liquid had split.

      Any tips on why and how i can prevent this?
      If it happens again, can i save the toum by doing something and not wasting it?

      Thank you for your amazing recipes, content and help!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 23, 2022 at 2:34 pm

        I'm so glad it came out perfectly! The second time around could be due to insufficient blending at the bottom. I have a detailed video tutorial on my Instagram story highlights if you want to check it out 🙂 Sometimes if you come back to it after a while and reblend, it emulsifies perfectly. But if it doesn't, it's definitely not wasted! Treat the sauce like garlic and oil - use in salad dressings, marinades, or any time you want to add garlic flavor without having to mince any!

        Reply
      • Maria says

        October 30, 2022 at 12:08 am

        Hello , I came to this place accidentally, but I found it amazing, then I stopped reading the recipes and comments, so I like to give you this tips for oil , that I had got from my long time experience in food , the problem is ,for the receipt like this ,(or for example what we called Teseyeh bel zeit. )We MUST definitely use the ((VIRGIN OIL)), NEVER EXTRA Virgin.
        Because the extra virgin oil never melt or blend with other ingredients.
        Regards.
        Maria Masaad.

        Reply
        • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

          January 04, 2023 at 11:39 am

          Hi Maria! I am so glad you found my website and are enjoying it! Thank you for your tip, I definitely agree with you - I don't recommend extra virgin olive oil for this recipe, rather a neutral oil as mentioned in my post 🙂

          Reply
    13. Maja says

      August 17, 2022 at 12:37 am

      Hi! Im new to toum, is it supposed to be so extremely strong?! I even got ulcer on my lips, haha. And it’s just too strong to eat. I admit I strayed slightly from the recipe by using whole garlics, but the same amount as stated.

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 17, 2022 at 4:52 pm

        Wow! Haha I have never heard that before. It is supposed to be very garlicky, but not so strong to give you ulcers or any other reaction unless you are sensitive/allergic/intolerant to garlic. So sorry that happened to you! Also the older the garlic the stronger and spicier it is. That's why I recommend using the freshest garlic possible 🙂

        Reply
    14. Amber says

      August 12, 2022 at 4:23 pm

      This turned out perfect! My husband is actually the cook in the family & he has not been able to get this right with other recipes. So I thought I would give this one a try - it was very easy & turned out perfectly. I even cut the recipe in half without any problems. My husband was very impressed that I got this right! Can't wait to try more recipes. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 15, 2022 at 12:08 pm

        This made me so happy Amber! I am really glad you were able to make my recipe and impress your husband 🙂 Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

        Reply
    15. Alix says

      August 10, 2022 at 8:52 pm

      Phenomenal! The hardest part is peeling the garlic - but totally worth it!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 11, 2022 at 3:28 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it Alix! 🙂

        Reply
    16. Maggie Taylor says

      August 08, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      Just made this exactly as directed and it is ah-mazing! Came out beautifully with a creamy texture and perfect garlic balance. I was going to wait until I tried it tomorrow after being in the fridge overnight, but just couldn’t wait!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 10, 2022 at 2:27 pm

        Yay yay I'm so happy to hear that you loved it Maggie! Thank you for trying it and leaving me a kind comment 🙂

        Reply
    17. Kate says

      August 08, 2022 at 7:19 am

      I never comment on recipes but oh my god? This is incredible. I always thought making Toum was out of reach for me as a cook and I am just overwhelmed with how well this turned out.
      Thank you so much for the step-by-step!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 08, 2022 at 10:10 am

        Oh yay I am so happy you loved it Kate! Thank you so much for making my recipe and leaving such a kind comment 🙂

        Reply
    18. Alexa says

      August 04, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      I couldn’t get this emulsify properly. I tried blending it for a very long time and slowly raising it up as you said to. The only thing I can think of that I did differently is that I used lemon juice from a bottle rather than from actual lemons. (It’s all I had in hand). Any thoughts as to why it didn’t work for me? And if it would be possible to salvage it?

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 05, 2022 at 3:17 pm

        Hi Alexa! So sorry to hear that. The reason this happens is if you moved it up before the bottom got white, thick, and fluffy. Once you go up before reaching that point, it will not thicken unfortunately. If you did exactly that and it still came out thin, I'm not sure what the reason could be... I doubt bottled lemon juice would be the reason but I haven't tested it with it so it's possible. You can just use the mixture you have as a dipping sauce, mix into salad dressings, marinate chicken or veggies with it before roasting, etc. Definitely don't toss it 🙂

        Reply
      • Arie says

        August 06, 2022 at 10:03 am

        Same thing happened to me. Also used bottled lemon. Have you tried fresh instead?

        Reply
      • Lindy says

        August 08, 2022 at 10:22 am

        I just tried for the first time and same result, so I have garlic milk instead of toum 😂
        However, intend to try again soon, as if I’m honest I didn’t wait long enough when blending

        Reply
        • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

          August 10, 2022 at 2:26 pm

          Hi Lindy! Yes that is due to blending. If you're on Instagram, I have a very detailed video tutorial posted to help you blend it correctly 🙂

          Reply
    19. Carmen says

      August 04, 2022 at 9:21 am

      It existed to make the toum
      I will tell soon
      Thank you

      Reply
    20. Seckin says

      August 04, 2022 at 5:02 am

      This is one of my favorite in Lebanese dishes. Thank you for the good recipe:))

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 04, 2022 at 8:32 am

        I'm glad you enjoyed it Seckin!

        Reply
    21. Parul says

      August 03, 2022 at 10:44 am

      Can this be made in mixer or blender is a must??

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 03, 2022 at 11:46 am

        It can be made with a food processor or immersion blender. A high speed blender may work if you use the directions for a food processor. I have not tried it with any other appliance though. Hope that helps!

        Reply
      • Marty says

        August 03, 2022 at 5:51 pm

        Never heard of it but definitely will try! I just recently heard of garlic confit since I've been vegan, and I was a cook. I digress. Can I ha e some serving ideas please and Thank You!!

        Reply
    22. Elizabeth says

      August 02, 2022 at 4:16 am

      Made this Sunday but my ratios were a little off. I don't think I had a full cup of garlic. I used avocado oil - and even though it was more of a sauce than fluffy - still SO good. We've been using it as a marinade and topping sauce. Love it!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 02, 2022 at 9:38 am

        Oh I'm so glad you're loving it Elizabeth! The consistency could be due to changing the ratio, but if it wasn't a drastic change in the measurements, it most likely needed to be blended more at the bottom to fully emulsify and thicken before slowly raising it up. But either way I'm happy you're enjoying it! Thanks for your comment 🙂

        Reply
    23. Di says

      August 01, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Easy-peasy and sooo good on roasted veggies and fries!
      Am using it on burgers and chicken-great!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 01, 2022 at 1:31 pm

        Yay I'm so happy you're loving it Di! Thanks for your comment 🙂

        Reply
    24. Becky K says

      August 01, 2022 at 8:45 am

      I made this using avocado oil and some fermented garlic that I had made, instead of fresh. I Omitted the lemon juice, as the fermentation adds plenty of tanginess, but I did add the salt. It was awesome! Thick and creamy.

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 01, 2022 at 10:28 am

        Wow what a delicious twist! Thank you so much for trying my recipe Becky! I'm happy you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    25. Faye says

      August 01, 2022 at 6:00 am

      Hello;
      I am super excited to try this. Am I able to cut the amount of salt in half? Will that affect the texture and taste? I have to be careful with salt consumption.

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 01, 2022 at 10:27 am

        Hi Faye! I totally understand. So just to clarify, this recipe has the salt measurement for kosher salt, which contains about half the amount of sodium by volume when compared to table salt. In other words, if my recipe states 1 teaspoon kosher salt but you have table salt, you should use half a teaspoon of table salt. In any case, since the amount of salt mostly affects flavor (and preservation to a certain extent), feel free to reduce it according to your needs. As long as it tastes good to you, it should be fine 🙂

        Reply
    26. Fran says

      August 01, 2022 at 5:03 am

      The same recipe is also ancient recipe followed in Spain (Alioli) which translates from the catalan "all i oli" / "allium et ollium" - garlic and oil, although it was manually smashed back then and contained less garlic, being more like a sauce which nowadays converted to famous Alioli sauce, although the current one contains egg/milk and is more similar to a garlic mayo.

      Still this recipe looks so yummy I can't wait to taste it! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 01, 2022 at 10:20 am

        Yes it is very similar to traditional alioli! Long ago toum was also made in a mortar and pestle. I'm thankful for kitchen appliances that make our jobs easier nowadays hehe 🙂 Thank you for your comment Fran! I hope you enjoy this recipe when you give it a try!

        Reply
    27. Sou says

      August 01, 2022 at 12:43 am

      Amazing!!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 01, 2022 at 10:18 am

        Hi Sou! I'm so happy you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    28. Martha says

      July 31, 2022 at 10:51 pm

      Just made it. I can already eat it with a spoon. It's so good.

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 01, 2022 at 10:18 am

        I'm so glad you love it as much as I do Martha! Thank you so much for leaving a comment!

        Reply
    29. Sunni says

      July 31, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      Hi.. I'm new here.. Is there any way to subscribe? 🤔Or am I just missing the button?

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        August 01, 2022 at 10:18 am

        Hi Sunni! I'm so happy to have you here! There is a green box halfway down the home page and another one on the very side of each recipe page. But if you'd like I can manually add you to my subscribers list. Let me know 🙂

        Reply
    30. Jean F says

      July 31, 2022 at 8:22 am

      Thanks Gladys fir the Toum recepy you made my day...
      Simply put just hummmm
      Bravo

      JF

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 31, 2022 at 8:43 am

        I'm so happy to hear you love it Jean! Thank you so much 😊

        Reply
    31. Dorie says

      July 30, 2022 at 2:57 pm

      Need to buy some jars tomorrow to make this!!! Looks easy and so good!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 31, 2022 at 8:42 am

        I'm excited for you to make it Dorie! Thank you ❤

        Reply
    32. Nicole says

      July 30, 2022 at 9:08 am

      This looks so delicious!! I didn't read through all the comments, but I'm curious if you've ever tried it with roasted garlic instead of raw? I might have to do both!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 31, 2022 at 8:42 am

        Thank you Nicole! I personally haven't tried it yet, but one of my followers said she did and the garlic flavor was too mild for her taste, she preferred the original recipe. But feel free to experiment however you like ❤

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    33. Bernice says

      July 28, 2022 at 11:39 pm

      So delicious smothered on everything!!

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 29, 2022 at 8:49 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it Bernice! Thanks for your comment 😊

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    34. Elena says

      July 28, 2022 at 9:13 pm

      Looks so easy , I can’t wait to try it .I adore Garlic and my family too .I think will be a time saver and a great recipe to be shared, Thank you

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 28, 2022 at 10:14 pm

        Thank you Elena! It really is super easy. I hope you love it as much as we do! 😊

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    35. Neal says

      July 28, 2022 at 7:38 pm

      New here...please suggest specific type of neutral oil...thanks

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 28, 2022 at 10:16 pm

        Hi Neal! I have several suggested in the recipe card, such as avocado, vegetable, canola, grapeseed, etc... this recipes works great with any neutral oil! So it's up to you and which oils you prefer to use. I've used them all and have had success with them! Hope that helps 🙂

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    36. Sasha says

      July 28, 2022 at 7:05 pm

      This recipe is AMAZING!!! I’m a garlic lover and it was perfect immediately- no refrigeration needed to mellow it out. This will be on regular rotation. Thank you!

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 28, 2022 at 7:19 pm

        I am so happy you loved this recipe Sasha! Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙂

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    37. Daria says

      July 23, 2022 at 9:18 am

      I've never emulsified anything before trying this. I followed the directions to a T! Besides halfing the recipie. I used a Kitchen Aid immersion blender and it turned out perfect! I'm do glad I ran into this recipe! Super delish and I've only tried it in its first strong stage. I'm excited to try it tomorrow!

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 23, 2022 at 4:57 pm

        Yayyy!! I am so happy you had success with my recipe! Your comment made my day! Thank you so much for making my recipe and coming back to comment Daria ❤

        Reply
    38. Rubia says

      July 17, 2022 at 8:06 pm

      Mine broke, as it has with every other method I've tried. So disappointed, just stayed liquidy and separated.

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 18, 2022 at 1:28 pm

        Hi Rubia. I'm sorry to hear your garlic separated. The only reason this could happen is if you don't blend at the very bottom of the jar until the mixture emulsifies. If you keep moving the blender up and down, it will stay liquidy. I have it detailed under my "Tips" section. I've tried it with several different immersion blenders and have never had it separate. Just be patient and blend on the bottom until it turns white and fluffy, then slowly move up a bit, stay there and blend until white and fluffy, and repeat. Hope you give it another chance!

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        • Stacy says

          July 24, 2022 at 7:50 pm

          You know how long I've waited for this recipe??!! Amazing, thanks for sharing, it's sooooo delicious!!

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          • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

            July 24, 2022 at 8:19 pm

            I'm so glad you love it Stacy!!

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    39. Jolene says

      July 11, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      My immersion blender heats up too much! I’ve tried at least 4 different brands of blenders. Any suggestions?

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        July 12, 2022 at 3:39 pm

        Oh bummer! Does it stop blending when it heats up? My immersion blender starts getting a little warm during the last minute of blending, but not so bad that it stops or affects the speed or result. The exact one I use is linked in the post. But if you have a food processor, you can use the same exact measurements to make toum in it. The only difference is that you have to stream the oil in very very slowly from start to finish while the food processor is on (after you process the garlic cloves, salt, and lemon into a paste). I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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    40. Jennifer Stevensen says

      June 24, 2022 at 6:20 pm

      This is the BEST recipe ever!!! The method was perfect and made it so easy. I made it for my husband and not only did he love it but we were eating it with a spoon by itself because it was THAT good!! Amazing!! Thank you Gladys for sharing this recipe!

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        June 24, 2022 at 7:46 pm

        Yayayay!! Thank you so much for you sweet comment! I am sooo happy you and your husband loved it!

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    41. Britt D says

      June 22, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      This is some serious game changing Toum! While I’ve made it many times before, this has definitely been the quickest I’ve ever done it and it came out delicious!

      Not only did this recipe and hack make for an easy clean up, it was so entertaining watching the mixture completely change!

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        June 22, 2022 at 2:58 pm

        Sooo happy to hear that!! Thank you so much for trying it and leaving a comment!

        Reply
    42. Angie says

      June 13, 2022 at 5:35 pm

      Help
      Mine did not get thick, I think my jar is too wide! Is there any way to fix it?

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        June 14, 2022 at 10:10 am

        Hi Angie! I'm sorry to hear that. It could be because of your jar or because you moved the immersion blender up too fast before it got thick. You could try adding a few more cloves of garlic and half a cup of oil on top of the garlic mixture (do not stir), then place the immersion blender in the bottom of the jar and turn it on. Do not move it up until you see the bottom getting thicker, then very slowly move up as each section gets thick. Once it's thick you can taste it and see if it needs a little more salt or lemon juice and blend them in. Please let me know if that helps!

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    43. MaryGay says

      April 22, 2022 at 12:03 am

      So much easier than the recipe I have been using! I don’t know if it is considered the “right” thing to do but I made so much that I froze some of it in small and medium cubes and then dropped them in a ziplock bag and I can pull it out anytime I need some. Great for flavoring so many things. Soup, salad dressing, marinades, sauces, etc.

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 25, 2022 at 10:13 pm

        I'm so glad you found it easier! I love how you froze them - I'll have to try that myself!! Thank you so much for leaving a comment!

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    44. Mary says

      April 19, 2022 at 9:12 pm

      Suuuper easy and quick!!! I tried to make it healthier by using avocado oil but I think the flavor suffered a bit, thanks for the suggestion to 50/50 with another oil. I shall try it. Love me some fluffy goodness

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 20, 2022 at 1:08 pm

        So glad you found it easy! The more neutral the oil the better 🙂

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    45. Kiana Valles says

      April 15, 2022 at 5:51 am

      This is a kitchen staple! So versatile. I’ve already been using it to dip veggies & chicken as well as adding a tiny bit into anything that calls for minced garlic. Recently added some to mashed potatoes and it really cut down time in the kitchen. I love it!

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 15, 2022 at 11:42 am

        Yesss I love that! It really is so useful in the kitchen! I'm so happy you loved it! Thank you so much for leaving a comment 🙂

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    46. Suzan says

      April 14, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      Thank you so much for all of the wonderful tips and tricks along with the recipe. This was much easier to make than I ever could have imagined! everyone in the family loves it, especially on potatoes and chicken. I’ll be making again very soon. 😋

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 15, 2022 at 11:39 am

        Yay so happy you found this helpful and that you and your family loved the toum! Thanks so much for leaving a comment 🙂

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    47. Tess says

      April 11, 2022 at 8:05 pm

      AMAZING!!!! Super easy directions to follow. The dip was so creamy and tasty! Definitely a family favorite.

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 11, 2022 at 10:58 pm

        Yayyy thank you so much for trying my recipe and leaving a comment! I am sooo happy you loved it ❤

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    48. Mistofer Christopher says

      April 08, 2022 at 8:31 pm

      I can’t wait to try making this and thank you Gladys for this tip and I look forward to many more!!!

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 11, 2022 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks so much Chris! I hope you love it!!

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    49. Teddy says

      April 08, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      Wonderful and very detailed!

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 12, 2022 at 10:05 pm

        Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊

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    50. Val says

      April 08, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Incredible. Gonna have to make this a regular staple in my fridge. Goes great on sooo many things.

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      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 08, 2022 at 4:28 pm

        Thank you Val! I agree - it is so good on just about anything! Always need a jar of it in the fridge 🙂

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    51. Bella says

      April 08, 2022 at 1:09 pm

      Love this easy method! Can’t wait to try it! Also, congrats on the blog! So excited for you!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 08, 2022 at 4:27 pm

        Thank you sooo much Bella! It's a big day for sure. I hope you try it and love it!

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    52. Pat says

      April 08, 2022 at 12:58 pm

      I love garlic dip, I pretty much use it with everything. I even use it as part of my chicken marinade or even as my garlic aioli sauce 🤤 in my sandwiches. This is by far the fastest, easiest and foolproof recipe!

      Reply
      • Gladys @ Forks and Foliage says

        April 08, 2022 at 4:26 pm

        Thank you Pat! Yesss I love doing that too! So glad you like this method 🙂

        Reply

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