Guest guest Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 With all the talk of mushrooms lately, I was reminded that I still haven't tried (and really want to) truffles. However, at $100/lb and up, the true experience may be some time in the future yet. So, instead, I picked up some white truffle infused olive oil. I'm quite the calorie counter, so only intend to use a tsp to a Tb (max) at a sitting. I'm sure it would go great with rice, but that's kind of high in calories as well. Therefore, my ? is, with what veggies do you think this fine oil would go well? I'm thinking maybe some lightly steamed asparagus? cauliflower? Something that won't overpower the taste of the oil. Has anyone tried this kind of oil before? How about the truffle itself? (Lucky duck!) -Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 > So, instead, I picked up some white truffle infused olive oil. > I'm quite the calorie counter, so only intend to use a tsp to > a Tb (max) at a sitting. I'm sure it would go great with rice, > but that's kind of high in calories as well. Therefore, my ? > is, with what veggies do you think this fine oil would go well? > I'm thinking maybe some lightly steamed asparagus? cauliflower? > Something that won't overpower the taste of the oil. > > Has anyone tried this kind of oil before? How about the truffle > itself? (Lucky duck!) I've had it in a restaurant before. Pasta with parmesan, drizzled with a tiny bit of the oil, and salt & freshly ground pepper. Tasty, but I don't know if I could identify the flavor specifically - I mostly tasted the parmesan! However, if it helps, I'm pretty sure it's one of those things that should be put on at the end of cooking - too much heat will ruin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 , " Amy " <sandpiperhiker wrote: > I'm thinking maybe some places say truffle oil...and perhaps it's > really oil with a tiny hint of truffle?? Yeah, I don't suspect this has much in it, as it was " only " a couple bucks more than the other fancy olive oils. However, getting even an ounce of truffles would be even more so! I will, of course, add it just before serving to ensure its flavor is not cooked out. I'll let y'all know what I think of it, but it may be a couple days yet as we have a catered lunch at work today (seldom a low-calorie affair) that I will have to make up for with good habits in the days to follow. Hehe. -Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Hi Erin Sorry I don't have any suggestions but I would be really interested in hearing about what you come up with. I have a tiny bottle of white truffle oil which has been sitting in my cupboard for quite a while (next to the polenta!) whilst I tried to make up my mind what to do with it. It was so vastly expensive that it seemed like a truly momentous dish was required to properly savour the luxury of it. Having opened the bottle I suspect that the oil has had a microscopic piece of truffle wafted over it at a great height but perhaps the flavour is stronger than the aroma would suggest. I suspect I would need to win the lottery to try the truffle itself. I'm sure that Deanna alluded to a recipe for celeriac mash with truffle oil, but I could be mistaken. Christie , " Erin " <truepatriot wrote: > > With all the talk of mushrooms lately, I was reminded that I still > haven't tried (and really want to) truffles. However, at $100/lb > and up, the true experience may be some time in the future yet. > > So, instead, I picked up some white truffle infused olive oil. > I'm quite the calorie counter, so only intend to use a tsp to > a Tb (max) at a sitting. I'm sure it would go great with rice, > but that's kind of high in calories as well. Therefore, my ? > is, with what veggies do you think this fine oil would go well? > I'm thinking maybe some lightly steamed asparagus? cauliflower? > Something that won't overpower the taste of the oil. > > Has anyone tried this kind of oil before? How about the truffle > itself? (Lucky duck!) > > > -Erin > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Come on Erin and Christie, crack open those bottles of truffle oil and let us know what you think............I'm anxiously waiting to hear. Portia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Need some days to plan for the caloric hit, especially after today's catered lunch meeting at work. By the way, they asked if anyone had any special needs and I requested a veggie meal. It turned out to be the only one there. It was quite good. a spinach wrap (tortilla) containing: hummus marinated artichoke hearts (this is where the fat came in), shredded carrots tomatoes alfalfa sprouts lettuce -Erin , " sparklingdagger " <sparklingdagger wrote: > > Come on Erin and Christie, crack open those bottles of > truffle oil and let us know what you think............I'm anxiously > waiting to hear. > Portia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 > By the way, they asked if anyone had any special needs and I > requested a veggie meal. It turned out to be the only one there. > It was quite good. Pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 I think I also have a bottle of truffle oil in the fridge that I have never tried. I do know that the real expensive truffles are black ones from Europe and Oregon has some white ones that are a lot cheaper but still pricy. I think some farmers are trying to grow truffles in Virginia or W. Virginia. Maybe tha t will bring down the price. GB Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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