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Packsize | 10/2.2 LB |
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The story of the truffle hunter and his dog truffle hunting is one of the most beautiful truffle traditions. With the help of his dog the man find the precious tuber (Tuber melanosporum vitt): the black diamond of the table. As deep as 2 feet under the ground, it grows near oak trees and hazelnuts. The picking season in Europe goes from December to March, a period in which black truffles are selected and treated with the most modern technologies behind the shadow of old tradition, protected by the Urbani family for many decades. Picking season in Australia, where this tuber is cultivated with excellent result, goes from June to August. The fresh truffles are sent all over the world and they reach even the furthest destinations in perfect conditions, thanks to the special refrigerated containers which keep the product fresh for up to three days. The classic recipe for black truffles is the salsa alla spoletina: for which the truffles are minced and added to warm, ( but not frying!) olive oil, a touch of garlic, salt and pepper. One oz of product is recommended for 1 or 2 portions. Product life: 1 to 2 weeks (our advice is using truffles in 2 or 3 days maximum), kept in a refrigerator at 37.5 F (3 C), wrapped in paper towel.
Packsize | 10/2.2 LB |
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This makes it ideal for bruschettas, spaghetti, meat and fish. You can grate black winter truffles on vanilla ice cream for the best dessert ever!
Try the cream and truffles with our tortellini for a great gourmet dish ready in less than 10 minutes!
MENU’s long-standing reputation for selecting the highest quality porcini mushrooms make their Marinated Porcini Mushrooms the ideal selection for the Italian and world market. Directly after picking, each porcini is cleaned, sliced and sautéed in small batches through the traditional process that still uses kettles. Packed without vinegar or wine MENU’s porcini mushrooms retain the beautiful color, meaty bite and natural, fresh flavor.
Porcini are a prized mushroom found in Umbria’s Apennine Mountains. Simply soak these dried porcini in a mixture of milk and warm water and use them to enrich your next risotto!
Dried porcini mushrooms are not only a great alternative when fresh porcinis are out of season, they’re a tremendously useful mushroom to have in your pantry. Adding just a few dried slices to simmering soups, stews, stocks to be used in risotto and braising liquids will give them a lot more body and richness.
Whole dried Shiitake Mushrooms have a wonderful smoky flavor and a meaty texture. They are one of the most culinarily versatile mushrooms for their economical price. Shiitake mushrooms are the best all around dried mushrooms for a novice connoisseur of exotic mushrooms.