Traditional Romanian garlic sauce that accompanies fish, lamb sausages and others.

Traditional Romanian Garlic Sauce (Mujdei de usturoi)

INGREDIENTS

1. 4 garlic heads (about 50 cloves totaling about 150 g / 1/3 lb)
2. 400 ml cold water (100 ml per head of garlic)
3. 120 ml olive oil (30 ml per head of garlic)
4. 4 tbsp sea salt or your choice (1 teaspoon per head of garlic)
5. 4 tsp (20 ml) pure lemon juice (from one squeezed or Sicilia®-style lemon) (1 tsp per head of garlic)

PREPARATION

1. Undo the garlic heads and peel the cloves. Do not use very soft or sprouted cloves.
2. In a ceramic or wooden bowl, crush the cloves until creamy. Alternatively, use a garlic press.
3. While stirring vigorously, gradually and in order, add the salt, oil, water and lemon juice. Blend for 5 minutes or until uniform.
4. If necessary, adjust the amounts of oil and water to thin or thicken the sauce to taste.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.