The 5 best recipes with white truffle

The 5 best recipes with white truffle

You might be under the impression that cooking with white truffle is difficult… but nothing could be further from the truth! It’s one of the easiest ingredients to use in the kitchen. All you need is a truffle slicer to enjoy one of the most sought-after and exclusive foods in the world.

But if you’re still a little apprehensive, today, we’re going to show you 5 recipes using white truffle that you can share with your loved ones. We have no doubt that any one of these recipes is bound to leave a lasting impression on your dinner guests. Want to give them an unforgettable gastronomic experience? With white truffle, you can’t go wrong.

5 incredible (and easy) recipes using white truffle

1. Fried eggs with foie and white truffle

You probably already knew, and you’re not wrong: fried eggs with white truffle is a simple yet classic recipe as well as being spectacularly delicious. And if you add some foie, then we’re talking about something truly out of this world. Remember to slice (not grate) the white truffle just before eating, on the top of the egg while it’s still hot.

Fried eggs with foie and white truffle

2. Cacio e Peppe with white truffle

White truffle might seem like something from another planet, but you shouldn’t be afraid to add it to other common recipes. Adding white truffle to pasta is one of the best ideas you can have. Don’t make things complicated for yourself. With just 4 basic ingredients (butter, pepper, pecorino cheese and spaghetti), you have all you need to create a truly exquisite pasta dish (with white truffle, of course).

Pasta with white truffle

3. Steak tartar with white truffle

Is steak tartar one of your favourites? Well, you probably haven’t tried it with white truffle! Make your steak tartar even more delicious by slicing white truffle over it just before serving. The explosion of flavours on your palate will be truly unforgettable.

Steak Tartar with White Truffle

4. Artichoke heart confit with prawns and white truffle

Why not combine white truffle with an iconic seasonal ingredient? Artichoke with prawns and white truffle might seem a little more elaborate than the previous recipes, but the addition of white truffle is guaranteed to open up a whole new world of creativity. Once you have a bit of experience using white truffle, you shouldn’t be afraid to start making your own creations. White truffle is a truly magical ingredient that combines superbly well with most ingredients. 

Artichoke heart confit with prawns and white truffle

5. Risotto with white truffle

And we finish off with a classic: risotto with white truffle. Making a good risotto is an art form in itself, but adding white truffle can turn it into a genuine masterpiece. Surprise your family and friends by slicing some white truffle right under their noses. They will doubtlessly be talking about that meal for the rest of their lives.

White Truffle Risotto

Would you like to buy some white truffle?

You can buy white truffle on the Laumont Shop. However, it’s important to remember that white truffle can only be used fresh and it’s only available for a few months of the year. Depending on the season, white truffle tends to be available from November to January.