Sauce
Creamy Garlic Sauce
This homemade Creamy Garlic Sauce is a perfect Middle Eastern condiment packed with bold flavors to elevate your shawarma game. I first started experimenting with garlic sauce seven years ago when I couldn't find a single recipe that nailed the taste and texture I craved. With just garlic, salt, oil, and lemon juice, this sauce has become a staple in my kitchen and a favorite among my friends!
Sauce
Creamy Garlic Sauce
This homemade Creamy Garlic Sauce is a perfect Middle Eastern condiment packed with bold flavors to elevate your shawarma game. I first started experimenting with garlic sauce seven years ago when I couldn't find a single recipe that nailed the taste and texture I craved. With just garlic, salt, oil, and lemon juice, this sauce has become a staple in my kitchen and a favorite among my friends!
The Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup loosely packed garlic
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 8 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Place 1 cup loosely packed garlic and 1 tablespoon salt in the food processor. Pulse together, stopping to scrape the edges down a few times, until a smooth garlic paste is formed.
- 2
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in half a cup of vegetable oil in a hairline steady stream, then add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- 3
Alternate between adding half a cup of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice eight times until all 4 cups of oil are used up.
💡Pour really slowly to achieve a thick consistency.
Helpful Notes
- â—ˆThis sauce will last for a while, so you can make it in advance and store it for future use.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Place 1 cup loosely packed garlic and 1 tablespoon salt in the food processor. Pulse together, stopping to scrape the edges down a few times, until a smooth garlic paste is formed.
- 2
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in half a cup of vegetable oil in a hairline steady stream, then add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- 3
Alternate between adding half a cup of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice eight times until all 4 cups of oil are used up.
💡Pour really slowly to achieve a thick consistency.
Helpful Notes
- â—ˆThis sauce will last for a while, so you can make it in advance and store it for future use.