THE WHITE ALBA TRUFFLE is finally here, and our office and warehouse are filled with its delightful, fragrant aroma. If anyone’s looking for a few friendly tips on how to store, clean, and truly enjoy this prized delicacy from Alba, we’ve got you covered with some expert advice from our trusted supplier, Tartuflanghe.
The fresh truffle is a delicate and highly perishable mushroom, so it’s best enjoyed within a few days of receiving it to savour its full flavour. To keep it fresh, here are some simple tips: once you get it, remove it from its transport packaging and store it in a kitchen container. Wrap each truffle gently in cotton or paper towels, and be sure to change the napkins daily. Keep the truffle in the fridge at around +2°C to +4°C, making sure it’s stored in a container that allows it to breathe—avoiding airtight seals. Just a heads-up: keep it away from dairy, eggs, and meat nearby, as they will absorb the truffle aroma. Though it’s not a bad idea to enjoy eggs with that lovely truffle aroma and flavour—feel free to decide for yourself!
When the truffle starts to feel a little rubbery to the touch, that’s a good sign it’s at its best—so make sure to savour it right away! Cleaning is a breeze: our truffles are delivered quite clean, but you might want to gently brush off any remaining dirt with a soft toothbrush under cold running water, then pat it dry and it’s ready to enjoy.
Thinking about how to cook it? It’s simple: white truffle shall be enjoyed raw, sliced thinly directly onto the plate at the end of cooking. Want some ideas for pairing? It’s traditionally served with eggs, egg pasta, risotto, steak tartare and carpaccio, cheese fonduta.
Enjoy!
