Description
This healthy oil-free garlic sauce, a bright and creamy take on traditional toum, is a Whole Food Plant Based nod to the classic Lebanese (Middle Eastern) staple.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup [raw] cashews *
- 2 to 4 garlic cloves, slightly smashed *
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons water *
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Instructions
- Place the cashews and the slightly smashed garlic cloves in a small bowl, pour boiling water over top and soak for 20 minutes, then drain (discard water) and set aside.
- Place all the Sauce Ingredients (including the soaked cashews and slightly smashed garlic) into a high-speed blender, process until smooth and emulsified, refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (or longer) before serving. Important Note: Start with only two smashed garlic and taste the sauce after processing, add more smashed garlic to increase the garlic intensity.
Notes
Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Servings: makes 3/4 cup