Toum is a garlic sauce as prepared in Syria, the Levant, and Egypt similar to the European aioli. It contains garlic, salt, olive oil or vegetable oil, and lemon juice crushed using a wooden mortar and pestle.[1] There is also a variation popular in many villages, such as Zgharta, where mint is added, called "Zeit and Toum".[2]
Toum is used as a dip, especially with French fries and chicken, and in Lebanese sandwiches, especially chicken ones.
Nutrition facts [edit]
Toum has the following nutrition content per serving of 50 g:[citation needed]
- Calories: 334
- Total fat (g): 36
- Saturated fat (g): 5
- Cholesterol (mg): 0
- Carbohydrates (g): 4
- Protein (g): 1
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/toum/
- ^ http://mideastfood.about.com/od/dipsandsauces/r/toum_recipe.htm
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