Oblomov Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I have had a lifelong ambition to eat some really good truffles, but not only have never done so, but don't know how best to enjoy them. I do not want the miniscule shavings added to other dishes, but eat them in large chunks like they do in some posh movie dinners. The problem is, I have no idea how they should be cooked, seasoned or eaten. Someone please enlighten me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I take it these are not chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I take it these are not chocolate Some sort of rare fungi I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Don't know if this will help, Oblomov, but there's a small section on culinary use at Wikipedia. I haven't tried them myself (I prefer the chocolate variety ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblomov Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 No, not the chocolate variety, you can get those anywhere. I meant the rare mushrooms that are found in Italy and some other temperate climates. I have seen that Wikipedia link Kylie, but it only describes the Truffles themselves, not how to eat them. I may be wrong, but I think lightly roasted truffles are sometimes eaten like a snack with pre-dinner cocktails in uppity gatherings. I'll try to get myself invited to an X-mas do in Buckingham Palace or similar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Here is a site with some recipes: http://whatscookingamerica.net/mushroomRecipes.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblomov Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks Echo. The Truffles Canapes must be what I was referring to earlier. But instead of mere shavings, some place small truffles chunks on the bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewheeling Andy Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Truffles are incredibly strongly flavoured, though. When I've had tiny amounts of white albi truffle, say, grated on to linguini, you'd really not want any more because the flavour is overpowering. I'm not sure there are any sensible dishes that involve eating whole truffles. I've eaten a cvouple of meals at very high-end restaurants when too many courses had a hint of truffle here or there and again, it eventually becomes too much (at least for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Andy you're so posh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblomov Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 In The Times today; A single Italian Alba (white) truffle weighing 750g was sold at a Hong Kong auction recently for a whopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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