Garlic Dip (Toum)

I don't mean to scare you away with this title! Toum is the Lebanese aioli that always accompanies shish taouk. I'm including the recipe for my friend and all those who want to try it out.

Ingredients:

1 head of garlic, peeled
1/4 cup mayonnaise (I use a light version)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp lemon, juice of
1/4 tsp salt

Method:

Place peeled garlic cloves and salt in a food processor. Puree until you get a smooth texture. Slowly pour in the oil in a steady stream until the mixture turns smooth and white. Mix in the mayo and lemon and adjust to taste.

Tips:

If you're worried about garlic breath after this meal, chew on a few sprigs of fresh parsley or a few leaves of mint. Some also recommend drinking hot mint tea. Scraping your tongue with a bit of toothpaste using a scraper can help eliminate bacteria or build-up.
All these can mask the garlic breath but nothing will make it disappear except avoiding eating garlic altogether.

Hope this helps!