Creamy Garlic Sauce (Shawarma Shop Style)
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This creamy garlic sauce is the one you know from your favorite shawarma or kebab shop. Making it at home is easy. You only need five ingredients and a few minutes of stirring, and it tastes far better than any version available at the store. Once you’ve tried this homemade Turkish garlic sauce, you’ll never want the supermarket version.
How to Make Garlic Sauce
This garlic sauce recipe is as easy as it gets: everything goes into one bowl, and all you need to do is stir.
Ingredients
Mayonnaise: the base of the sauce. A mayo garlic sauce gives you the thick, creamy, white garlic sauce you know from shawarma shops.
Crème fraîche: makes the sauce lighter and fresher than mayonnaise alone. Can’t find it? Sour cream works just as well and gives the sauce a mild tang.
Fresh garlic: use real garlic cloves instead of garlic powder. Freshly minced garlic gives the sauce its bold, punchy flavor.
Lemon juice: adds acidity and balances the creaminess.
Pickle juice: the secret ingredient. A splash of dill pickle brine gives the sauce that subtle, savory tang you taste at a kebab shop.
Stir everything together and your homemade garlic sauce is ready. For the best flavor, let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes so the garlic can mellow and blend into the sauce.
Spicy garlic sauce
Like a little heat? Stir in a teaspoon of sriracha, harissa or red pepper flakes for an easy spicy garlic sauce.
Healthier Garlic Sauce with Yogurt
Want a lighter version? Swap the crème fraîche for a thick, full-fat yogurt, such as Greek or Turkish yogurt. It’s creamy enough to keep the sauce rich, but with less fat. For an even lighter garlic sauce, replace half of the mayonnaise with yogurt as well. This yogurt garlic sauce tastes extra fresh and comes very close to the garlic sauce you get at many Mediterranean restaurants.
The best part of making your own garlic sauce is that you control exactly what goes into it. No preservatives or added sugar, just simple, fresh ingredients.
Shawarma Garlic Sauce: What to Serve It With
This shawarma garlic sauce is a must with Middle Eastern and Turkish dishes. Spoon it over chicken shawarma, kebab or gyros, or tuck it into a pita or wrap. It’s also the perfect garlic sauce for kebab, from grilled chicken skewers like souvlaki to spiced ground meat kebabs.
Ingredients
garlic sauce
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Tips
Use fresh garlic for the boldest flavor. Mince it finely so it spreads evenly through the sauce.
Let it chill. Refrigerate the garlic sauce for at least 30 minutes after mixing. This gives the flavors time to blend and makes the garlic taste fuller.
Add the pickle juice gradually if you prefer a less tangy sauce. It gives the garlic sauce a nice fresh, savory flavor, so don’t skip it entirely.
Skip the herbs for a classic, pure garlic sauce, or add them for a fresh, herby twist.
Instructions
Add the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, garlic, salad seasoning (if using), lemon juice and pickle juice to a bowl. Stir until smooth and well combined.
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How many calories are in garlic sauce?
This homemade garlic sauce has about 70 calories per tablespoon. Most of the calories come from the mayonnaise. For a lighter version, replace the crème fraîche with Greek yogurt, or swap half of the mayonnaise for yogurt as well. That brings it down to about 40 calories per tablespoon.
How long does homemade garlic sauce last?
Store homemade garlic sauce covered in the refrigerator. Because it’s made with fresh ingredients, it’s best to use it within a few days
Can I make garlic sauce ahead of time?
Yes, garlic sauce is perfect for making ahead. In fact, letting it sit in the fridge for a while gives the garlic and other flavors time to blend, so it tastes even better.
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