Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

TRUFFLE, PEELINGS, D'ALLASANDRO

Description:

Truffles, highly esteemed and sought after, they are tuberous fungi that grow underground near the roots of trees, particularly oak, beech, hazel and poplar, but cannot be found on maples or cedars.  Sought out by hunters using trained dogs, Truffles are used extensively in International cuisine.  With a wild, earthy, rich flavor, adding them to your recipe gives it a unique and exotic quality.   

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.