Cooking and storage
Cooking fresh black truffle: quantities, preparation and recipes
Start with a dish and its quantities. Eggs, risotto or poultry: our recipes specify truffle weight for four people and steps through to serving.
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Which dish should you start with?
Choose a preparation whose cooking you already know. Truffled eggs suit a short recipe; risotto needs attention while adding stock; poultry allows a sauce and finishing slices. The dish then determines the useful weight and whether the truffle will be chopped, grated or sliced.
Calculate the amount before buying
For four people, our egg recipe uses 20 g, risotto 30 to 40 g and poultry 30 g. These amounts belong to those specific recipes. Scale them to your guest count and add requirements if several courses contain truffle. The calculator explains the amounts; offered weights depend on available pieces.
Plan buying and storage
State your meal date when requesting a selection. On receiving it, follow the product's instructions and store it promptly as recommended. If the meal is much later, do not choose the buying date for convenience alone. Ask for options suited to your schedule and read the storage guide.
Plan the finishing touches
Read the recipe before starting and prepare the required truffle. In our recipes, much of it is added at the end or off the heat. Have plates and diners ready. Dividing the weight beforehand avoids generous first plates leaving too little for the last guests.
Choose wine to suit the dish
Pairing also depends on sauce, texture and other ingredients. Compare options for the complete dish. Our pairing guide suggests directions for eggs, creamy preparations and poultry. Domaine Les Hermessaines wines can be discovered at workshops; bottles are offered separately according to availability, with an alcohol-free tasting alternative.
Prepare your truffle enquiry
Send the dish, number of guests, date and budget. Truffles start at €1,200/kg, with a €50 minimum order excluding delivery, subject to availability. Confirm weight, total price and receipt arrangements before fixing your menu. Detailed recipes and ingredients are linked below.
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