What food ingredients are covered on Flavaromas?

Flavaromas covers a wide range of food ingredients used in Bahraini and Gulf cuisine — including spices like saffron, turmeric, and cardamom; grains like rice and bulgur; herbs, proteins, and fresh produce commonly found in Middle Eastern cooking.

Can I find information on Middle Eastern spices on Flavaromas?

Yes. The Flavaromas ingredients guide covers popular Gulf and Middle Eastern spices including bezar spice blend, loomi (dried lime), sumac, za'atar, saffron, and more — with flavour profiles and recipe suggestions.

Do ingredient pages on Flavaromas link to recipes?

Yes. Each ingredient page on Flavaromas links to related recipes so you can immediately discover how to use that ingredient in authentic Gulf and Bahraini dishes.

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Shawarma Garlic Sauce

Lebanon — toum (from Arabic meaning 'garlic') is a cornerstone condiment of Lebanese cuisine. It's served with practically every grilled meat dish in Lebanon.Available year-roundIntensely garlicky, creamy, tangy (lemon)

Did You Know?

Toum achieves its remarkable volume (a tiny bit of garlic becomes cups of fluffy sauce) through a carefully controlled oil emulsification process — similar to mayonnaise but without eggs.

Overview

Lebanon — toum (from Arabic meaning 'garlic') is a cornerstone condiment of Lebanese cuisine. It's served with practically every grilled meat dish in Lebanon. · Available year-round · condiments

A thick, white, fluffy Lebanese garlic sauce (toum) made by emulsifying garlic with oil and lemon juice. Essential alongside shawarma, grilled meats, and falafel.

Lebanon — toum (from Arabic meaning 'garlic') is a cornerstone condiment of Lebanese cuisine. It's served with practically every grilled meat dish in Lebanon.

Origin

Available year-round

Season

Easy

Difficulty

condiments

Flavor Profile

Intensely garlickycreamytangy (lemon)and airy from the emulsification. Much stronger than aioli — a few tablespoons delivers significant garlic impact.

Storage Tips

Refrigerate up to 3–4 weeks. Does not freeze well. Keep well-sealed as the garlic smell is pervasive.

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How to Cook with Shawarma Garlic Sauce

Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips

Cooking Tips

Spread on shawarma wraps and sandwiches. Serve alongside grilled chicken and lamb. Use as a dip for vegetables and falafel. Thin with lemon juice for a sauce consistency.

Best Pairings

shawarmagrilled chickenfalafelpitalambvegetables

Substitutes

Aioli (milder, egg-based), garlic mayonnaise, tahini sauce with garlic

Nutrition & Health Benefits

The nutritional profile and health properties of Shawarma Garlic Sauce

Nutrition Highlights

fat

carbs

2.5

fiber

0.2

protein

0.8

calories

300

Quick Facts

Categorycondiments

OriginLebanon — toum (from Arabic meaning 'garlic') is a cornerstone condiment of Lebanese cuisine. It's served with practically every grilled meat dish in Lebanon.

SeasonAvailable year-round

DifficultyEasy

Health Benefits

Contains allicin and beneficial compounds from garlic with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. High in calories from oil.