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The Ultimate 10-Minute Creamy Garlic Sauce (Mayonnaise-Free Option Included)

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Make this rich and smooth garlic sauce in ten minutes. It is a versatile condiment perfect for drizzling over grilled chicken, steak, or using as an easy homemade garlic dip.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup good quality mayonnaise (for creamy version) OR 1 cup neutral oil like canola or sunflower oil (for mayonnaise-free Toum version)
  • 6 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thinning)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic: If using the mayonnaise version, finely mince the garlic cloves or press them through a garlic press. If making the mayonnaise-free Toum, place the garlic cloves and salt in a food processor.
  2. Process Garlic (Toum Method): Process the garlic and salt until a thick paste forms. While the processor runs, slowly drizzle in the oil, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture emulsifies into a thick, white, fluffy sauce. This takes patience. Stir in the lemon juice.
  3. Combine Ingredients (Mayonnaise Method): In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick for your liking, whisk in cold water, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency for dipping or drizzling.
  5. Taste and Season: Taste the sauce and add more salt or lemon juice if needed to balance the flavor.
  6. Serve: Use immediately or cover and chill. The flavor deepens as it rests.

Notes

  • For a mayonnaise-free, intensely garlicky Mediterranean garlic sauce (Toum), you must use a food processor and add the oil very slowly to create a stable emulsion.
  • This sauce is excellent as a flavorful sauce for steak or as a quick weeknight sauce for roasted vegetables.
  • You can store this versatile condiment recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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