In Trinidad and Tobago, we take our sauces seriously. Garlic sauce, pepper sauce, shadow beni sauce, we pour it over just about everything. Whether it’s a trini-style barbeque, a gyro, or even fries, a good garlic sauce can turn a decent meal into something unforgettable.
But have you ever tried Lebanese garlic sauce, also known as toum? If you haven’t, your taste buds are missing out on something special. Let’s take a careful look at what makes this version so unique and why it’s quickly becoming a favourite among Trinis who love bold flavours.
What Is Toum?
Toum is a traditional Lebanese garlic sauce made from just a few simple ingredients: garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt. No mayo, no shortcuts. It’s light, fluffy, and has a powerful kick that garlic lovers will appreciate.
Unlike some of the creamy garlic sauces popular in Trinidad, toum is intensely garlicky, silky in texture, and 100 percent dairy-free. It’s the kind of sauce that wakes up your whole mouth, and somehow makes every dish taste fresher.
Garlic Sauce, But Make It Mediterranean
At Amara Restaurant, our house-made toum is the real deal. We serve it alongside our Shawarma, Mixed Grill platters, and grilled chicken skewers, but we won’t judge if you want to dip your fries or even pita in it. The beauty of toum is that it brings every bite to life, especially when paired with smoky, spiced meats straight off the grill.
Trinis who love garlic sauce on their gyros or burgers will find this version even more addictive. It’s fluffier, more vibrant, and has that zing that makes you go back for more.
Perfect Pairings for Toum at Amara
Not sure what to order with your garlic sauce? Here are a few customer favourites from the Amara Restaurant menu in Trinidad:
- Chicken Shawarma Wrap – Juicy, well-seasoned meat wrapped in soft bread with a smear of toum to balance the richness.
- Za’atar Manakeesh – This flatbread, topped with a blend of herbs and sesame seeds, is even better with a side of garlic sauce.
- Beef Skewers or Chicken Kebab – Straight off the grill, tender and packed with spice. Just dip and enjoy.
- Falafel – For a meat-free option, pair this crispy chickpea delight with a healthy spoonful of toum.
Why Trinis Are Loving Toum
Our food culture in Trinidad is built on bold, unforgettable flavours. We like heat, we like zest, and we definitely like sauces that make a dish come alive. Toum fits right in.
Its fresh, punchy flavour adds a new dimension to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, while still being familiar enough for anyone who loves garlic sauce from a local vendor.
Get Your Garlic Fix at Amara
If you’re a sauce lover, consider this your official invitation to come taste the best Lebanese garlic sauce in Trinidad. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to Mediterranean food or already a regular at Amara, toum is a must-try. Dip your bread, drizzle it over your meat, or eat it straight off the spoon, we won’t judge.
📍 Visit Amara Restaurant today and meet your new favourite sauce.
