How to cook with truffles: tips and recipe ideas
Truffles are one of the most precious and delicious ingredients in Italian gastronomy. This rare and aromatic mushroom transforms any dish into a unique gastronomic experience. At Produits Ciao , we offer a selection of truffle products, including those from Trivelli Tartufi , which allow you to add a touch of elegance to even the simplest meals. Here are some tips and recipes to help you incorporate truffles into your cooking.
1. Choose the right truffle products
Fresh truffles are rare and expensive, but there are more affordable alternatives that still retain the authentic taste. We offer a diverse range of truffle products in our shop, including creams, oils, and sliced truffles, perfect for all your recipes. Here are some of our favorites:
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Cream of porcini mushrooms and white truffle 5%
An exquisite combination for creamy and fragrant dishes. -
Summer truffle slices
Perfect for an elegant garnish, they add an explosion of flavor to your dishes. -
Olive oil with white truffle
This subtly flavored oil is ideal for seasoning salads, pasta, and even grilled potatoes.
2. Tips for cooking with truffles
Use it sparingly
Truffles have a powerful flavor, and a small amount is enough to flavor an entire dish. Whether you use truffle cream or oil, a little goes a long way.
Add it at the end
To preserve the truffle's full flavor, add it at the end of cooking or just before serving. Excessive heat can alter its delicate flavor.
Pair it with simple ingredients
Truffles shine best when paired with simple ingredients like eggs, pasta, or potatoes. Avoid pairing them with overly strong flavors that could mask their aroma.
3. Easy truffle recipes
Recipes with truffle cream:
- For 500g of long pasta : Melt 125g of butter in a pan, add 3 teaspoons of porcini and white truffle cream, and add a little of the pasta cooking water to achieve the desired texture. Toss the pasta with the sauce for a creamy and flavorful dish.
- Summer truffle sauce variation : For 500g of pasta, melt 60g of butter, add 3 teaspoons of summer truffle sauce, and stir in pasta cooking water for a perfect texture.
Truffle Risotto
An Italian classic that showcases the truffle flavor without hesitation. Use a light broth to cook your risotto and add a spoonful of Trivelli Tartufi Porcini Mushroom and White Truffle Cream just before serving for a rich and creamy dish.
Ingredients :
- 300 g of arborio rice
- 1 liter of vegetable broth
- 1 onion
- 1 glass of white wine
- 2 tablespoons of porcini mushroom and white truffle cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Trivelli Tartufi white truffle olive oil
Truffle pizza
Add a touch of luxury to your pizza by topping it with slices of summer truffle and a porcini and white truffle cream after baking. Pair it with mushrooms and mozzarella for a delicious result.
Ingredients :
- Pizza dough
- Mozzarella fiordilatte
- Fresh mushrooms
- Cream of porcini mushrooms and white truffle
- Summer truffle slices
Fresh pasta with truffles
Simple and delicious, this dish is ideal for a quick but refined dinner. Cook fresh pasta, add a little butter and a spoonful of white truffle olive oil . Serve with Parmesan shavings and slices of summer truffle for a finishing touch.
Ingredients :
- Fresh pasta
- Butter
- Olive oil with white truffle
- Parmesan
- Summer truffle slices
4. Some ideas for truffled side dishes
If you don't want to make a whole dish around truffles, you can always use them to enhance a side dish. Try adding a drizzle of truffle olive oil to mashed potatoes, or grating truffles over a simple omelet for an elegant brunch.
By using these tips and recipes, you'll discover how truffles can elevate your everyday dishes to a gourmet level. The Trivelli Tartufi products available at Produits Ciao are perfect for this, bringing the taste of Italy directly to your kitchen.