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Quick and Creamy Garlic Sauce: The Versatile Condiment You Need

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Make this easy homemade garlic sauce in minutes. This creamy, flavorful condiment is perfect for dipping, drizzling over steak, or using as a base for pizza. It uses simple ingredients for a satisfying result.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
  • 4 large cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thinning)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the garlic: Mince the fresh garlic cloves very finely. If you want a milder flavor, you can crush the garlic with the salt using a mortar and pestle until it forms a paste.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yogurt), lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.
  3. Add garlic and seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute the garlic evenly throughout the sauce.
  4. Adjust consistency: If the sauce is too thick for drizzling, add cold water one teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. For a dipping sauce, keep it thicker.
  5. Taste and adjust: Taste the creamy garlic sauce and add more salt or lemon juice if needed to balance the flavor.
  6. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the garlic flavor to meld into the sauce.

Notes

  • For a Mediterranean garlic sauce texture similar to Toum, use only oil and garlic, emulsifying slowly, but the mayonnaise base here provides a quicker, beginner-friendly creamy result.
  • This sauce works well as a base for homemade pizza instead of traditional tomato sauce.
  • Store leftover garlic sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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