A large variety of black truffles are available and are made from different varieties of mold. It is sold as a luxury food item and some people refer to it as “truffle oil”. Many claim its’ high value for a special treat. They say its’ rich flavor and unique aroma make it special. Some consumers have even nicknamed it as Champagne Truffle.
Black Truffle has been on the market since 1796. It is used in cooking, baking, candy, and pharmaceuticals. The earliest recipes of black truffles were created for French royalty. It has been used in chocolate candies, ice cream, baked treats, desserts, and confections. There are also those who claim black truffles have a unique combination of flavors, due to the black color of the powder and the yeast flavor present.
Although black truffles are considered a delicacy by many, they are expensive. However, people still buy it for its unique flavor. People also love it s rich earthy taste. While black truffle sea salt is generally the most expensive salt on the market, you may be surprised to learn that the going cost in April 2021 per pound for black truffle mushrooms range from just $1535/ Pound to $7500/ Pound. Since there are many different varieties of black truffles, prices will vary accordingly.
Some Italian black truffle sea salt recipe uses oregano and basil for flavoring, however, oregano and basil cannot withstand high temperatures, thus it is not added during cooking. Using oregano alone as a flavorant can lead to burning. When using regular table salt, it is best to add a pinch of this seasoning for seasoning purposes only. You do not want the salt to be a part of your meal.
To make homemade black truffle sea salt, mix four to five shakers’ chopped peppercorns, black truffle, flat leaf parsley, and fresh basil. In a large saucepan, combine the mixture and bring to a boil. Let simmer for about ten minutes until the herbs are soft. In order to blend the flavor, add in the olive oil. Then, remove the seeds from the mushrooms and use a blender or food processor to blend them until they become smooth.
After the mixture is blended, sprinkle in a pinch of rock salt, then let it cool in the refrigerator. After the mixture has cooled, it can now be used to make a creamy and salty black pasta dish, called a Cappuccino. This pasta dish is best eaten on its own, but can also be served with tomato sauce or a salad. Since the flavors of these black truffle salt mushrooms blend so well with the tomato sauce, it is also a good idea to serve this along with a grilled chicken breast.
For a delicious dessert, top black truffles with some freshly grated cheese. The cheese can be added while the black truffle salt is still on the top of the mushrooms. It is important to have the cheese melt before placing it on top of the mushrooms because if the cheese melts, the black truffle salt will not stick to it will not release its flavour.
Another way to enjoy black truffle is to mash it and add it to pasta dishes. You can make a simple pasta recipe such as Vermicelli or elbow pasta by adding it on the bottom and let it set. Then, just sprinkle some black truffle salt on top and eat it with a lot of lemon juice. You can also grate some cheese over the top, such as parmesan, then brown it in butter or olive oil and add it to your pasta dishes. This will give your pasta dish a very rich taste that goes great with meat and seafood.
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