$24.19The Wild Forest products always deliver the best and this time, it’s black truffle mushrooms. For those who are mushroom beginners, a truffle is the body of an underground mushroom. They are found under broad-leafed trees such as the oak in Europe and the pine in the Himalayas. Truffle mushrooms are one of the most sought-after foodstuffs in the world, as you can see by their price in world markets. Due to their rarity, black truffles are sold for about 1,000 Euros per kilo in farmer’s markets!
Black truffles grow exclusively underneath oak trees in a wild state. To date, no one has been able to successfully cultivate truffles, adding to their highly precious allure. They can’t be seen as they grow under the ground so specially trained dogs search for the truffles, although there is always the chance that the dogs will eat the truffles.
Black Truffles have an intense, earthy, and seductive taste and a delicious aroma that some have compared to the aroma of deep fried sunflower seeds. There are hundreds of decadent ways to cook with black truffles. Try slicing thinly onto a cut of steak or tucking into a breast of Cornish hen. You can chop them finely and mix them into an omelet or mashed potatoes. And of course they work as a garnish, especially for fish!
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