Toum

toumya, ثوم

Salsat toum or toumya (arabic pronunciation of ْتُوم 'garlic') is a garlic sauce common to the levant. similar to the provençal aioli, there are many variations, a common one containing garlic, salt, olive oil or vegetable oil, and lemon juice, traditionally crushed together using a wooden mortar and pestle. there is also a variation popular in many places, such as the town of zgharta, in lebanon, where mint is added; it is called zeit wa toum ('oil and garlic'). salsat toum (garlic sauce) is used as a dip, especially with french fries, chicken and artichoke, and in levantine sandwiches, especially those containing chicken. it is also commonly served with grilled chicken dishes.

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