5 EASY WAYS TO USE TRUFFLES IN COOKING

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Title: 5 EASY WAYS TO USE TRUFFLES IN COOKING

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Truffles are a rare mushroom that grows
underground. Only found in limited areas of the
world, truffles have proven impossible to mass
produce.1
Prized black truffles from France and white
truffles from Italy are considered best for
flavor and texture. They command the respectand
high pricesof rare gems or fine perfume.
Here are 5 easy ways to add panache to the menu
with affordable truffle foods, and keep everyone
coming back for more.

Look for a good brand when purchasing truffle
oils. It should contain quality, cold-pressed
olive oil, and the label should say infused, or
list truffle pieces.
Beware the words essence or aroma, which
indicate a synthetic flavoring has been added
without actual trufflethe source of some frantic
foodie controversy.1
Use truffle oil sparingly its flavor is intense
and could overpower a dish. Sprinkle lightly over
cooked meats, poultry, or soups to finish.

Italy boasts endless varieties of pasta. Egg
noodles have a deeper flavor and heavier texture,
making them perfect for creamy sauces.
Prepared truffle creams make for a gourmet meal
in minutes. Truffle cream is a non-dairy,
emulsified olive oil with chunks of the best
truffles, like the white diamond from Umbria.
Choose dried egg fettucine or tagliatelle, cook,
and drain. Blend in pieces of creamy cheese, add
a few spoons of truffle cream, toss, and serve.

Think of ways to use saltstill thinking? Yes,
the choices are endless. Even baking requires a
pinch, and its a must for marinades or
dressings.
Now, imagine adding truffle bits to Sicilian sea
salt, for an earthy dimension to steaks or
roasted potatoes. Substitute for plain salt on
morning eggs.
Try making your own. Mince one thin truffle slice
into a half-cup of your favorite sea salt. Seal
tightly in a jar for at least a week to absorb
flavor.2

Separately or together, whats not to love about
trufflesor butter? Truffles are a flourish, to
bring out the best in quality ingredients, like
creamery butter.
Find truffle butters that use genuine truffle
bits. If you make your own, fluff the butter
first so truffle shavings or oil blend
throughout.
Wrap your batch tightly in wax paper and freeze
until ready to use. Then mix into a hot dish of
pasta, dollop onto a grilled steak, or stir into
steaming popcorn.

Truffles are no longer limited to the original
Italian and French dishes that popularized them,
just as couscous, made of crushed durum wheat,
has spread from north African cultures around the
world.3
Traditionally topped with a hearty stew, or plain
as a fluffy side dish, its mild flavor is
enhanced with a few spoons of olive oil and
truffle shavings.
Whip up a side dish of pre-packaged Truffled
Couscous, plus fresh herbs and butter just before
serving, and breathe in that fragrant aroma.

If you know anything about truffles, you know
they are pricey. Fortunately, you dont have to
go into debt for them.
A little truffle goes a long way. Thats why
gourmet products contain only bits or pieces, and
recipes call for shavings, making them an
affordable small luxury.
Start with fine, pre-mixed products, like Truffle
Sicilian Sea Salt, to experiment with the taste.

Truffle foods can be enjoyed around the world,
but how about hunting for truffles in their
native groundliterally?
If youre looking for exotic travel ideas and
cant get enough of truffles, consider a
truffle-hunting adventure in the hills of Umbria,
Italy.
No animals are harmed in truffle hunting! On the
contrary, those truffle-hunting dogs are
cultivated like fine race horses, and no doubt
they eat well every day.