Charcoal Sauce Recipe
Our OG garlic sauce. Comes with every Shawerma Plate and Bone-in Chicken order but some people still can't get enough.
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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and crush them using a garlic press or finely chop them.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Blend the Sauce
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Infuse Charcoal Flavor
Add a piece of charcoal to the sauce mixture and let it sit for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavor.
- 5
Strain the Sauce
After infusion, strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove the charcoal and any garlic pieces.
- 6
Store and Serve
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve with Shawerma Plates or Bone-in Chicken.