Mushroom truffle photo How to buy: The fungus must be firm and elastic, but not stale or soft. In the first case this means that it is not ripe. And in the second - that overripe or, worse, stagnated and ¬portilsya from poor storage. Time of the mushroom season - from October to December. How to wash: Dirty mushroom weighs more, which means it costs more than washed from the ground. In addition, dirt can hide possible flaws (for example, a rotten part). So you need to buy the truffle clean. If you still bought the one that is in the ground, gently shake it off with a toothbrush, and then wipe the mushroom with a clean dry cloth. How to Store: It is advisable to eat truffles for 7-10 days after purchase. At this time, it is wrapped in a dry cloth and placed in sealed dishes. To mushroom is not rotted, the tissue after 2-3 days should be replaced. How to serve: Raw truffles as spices are added to the prepared dish, cutting directly over the plate with a special knife on the thinnest slices. With what combination: With neutral to taste dishes - eggs, potatoes, pasta. Most often truffles are sprinkled with hot dishes, but the white truffle is perfectly combined with cold food. Than to wash down: Expensive, well seasoned merlot, chardonnay and Burgundy wines. An approximate price for 100 g: White truffle - 220-320 euro. Black truffle - 35- 40 euros. Per person: 15-30 g. How not to be mistaken: Never clean the mushroom, boil it, do not freeze it, do not rub it on a grater, do not cut into thick pieces.
