Black truffles are one of the joys of winter and these little black nuggets, with the unmistakable funky, earthy aroma, can add a touch of luxury to so many dishes. Here are some of my favourite truffle recipes.
Chicken in Half Mourning This is my version of poulet demi-deuil, a classic French dish made by placing shaved black truffles under the skin of a chicken, resembling the veil of a woman in mourning. It seems that the appearance is only ‘half mourning’ because some of the bird’s white flesh is still seen; full […]
Truffle & Provolone Toastie This black truffle & provolone toastie is quite simply the most decadent toasted sandwich you’ll ever make. Australian black truffles are one of the joys of winter (see FAQ below) and, although they cost upwards of $2,500/kg, a little goes a long way with a small one (20g) costing only $75 […]
Truffle Sandwich & Soft-Boiled Egg Truffles are one of winter’s great delights! These little black nuggets with the unmistakable aroma cost upward of $2,500/kilo – but you only need a few grams for an indulgent breakfast treat and you can order a small one online for around $75 (with delivery) from Fish River Truffles near […]
Truffled Macaroni Cheese For many food lovers, fresh black truffles are the highlight of winter. I developed this recipe using white Italian truffles from Alba (during their short mid-October to mid-December season), but it works just as well with black truffles. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled and is also a great side […]
Fettuccine with Black Truffle For many of us, one of the highlights of winter is truffles. But it wasn’t always so in Australia. On 18 June 1999 Duncan Garvey harvested Australia’s first Perigord black truffle in Tasmania. Since then truffles have also been cultivated in NSW, ACT, WA, SA, Queensland, Victoria and New Zealand. While […]
