Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

TRUFFLE, WHOLE, D'ALLASANDRO

Description:

Truffles are Tuberous fungi that grow underground near the roots of trees, including oak, beech, hazel and poplar, but cannot be found on maples or cedars.  Highly esteemed, Truffles are a popular but costly food product.  Located by hunters using trained dogs, the Black Truffle is dug from its home under the earth.  Bearing a wild, earthy flavor and pungent aroma, Truffles can be used in salads, soups, pate, sauces, pasta dishes and soufflés.

Suggested Use:

Soups, pate, French toast and Truffles, Truffles and ham, potato and Truffle fritters, scrambled eggs with Truffles, Sea Bass with leeks, potatoes and Truffles, Sturgeon cheek salad with Truffle butter and fennel, Truffle sandwiches, Truffle vinaigrette and Truffles with cabbage are just a few ways to prepare this honored tuber.  The flavor of this fragrant tuber should be allowed center stage in most dishes.