Truffles are one of winter’s great highlights! These little black nuggets with the unmistakable aroma cost $2,500/kilo – but you only need a few grams for an indulgent breakfast treat. Keep the indulgence going with a slightly sweet Moscato d’Asti, such as the wonderful organic one from brother and sister, Alessandra and Gian Luigi Bera, at just 5.5% alcohol it’s the perfect breakfast wine.
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 25g salted butter, softened
- 6 thin slices sourdough baguette
- 20g fresh black truffle
Method
- Boil the eggs as soft as you like, but certainly so that the yolks are still runny.
- Meanwhile, spread the butter on the baguette slices, don’t be shy with it (truffles need fat to bring out their flavour).
- Shave thin slices of truffle and arrange them on the bread.
- Peel the eggs – soft-boiled eggs can be hard to peel, but don’t worry if they don’t look perfect, the peeled side won’t be visible.
- Halve the eggs lengthways and place them on plates cut side up, sprinkle any crumbs of truffle over the top, arrange the bread on the side and serve.
- Mound pieces of egg onto the sandwiches, the warmth will help release the truffle flavour.
FAQ
How much do truffles cost?
These little black nuggets with the unmistakable aroma cost around $2,500/kilo. But you can buy a single 20g truffle for about $50, enough to add great flavour to a dish for 2-4 people.
What’s a good wine match for truffles?
With this truffle and egg sandwich, try an off-dry Moscato d’Asti, such as the wonderful organic one from brother and sister, Alessandra and Gian Luigi Bera.
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