Can I Substitute Truffles in Recipes?
Can I Substitute Truffles in Recipes? Truffles are so expensive! They are called for in a lot French recipes, but are they really necessary? Answer: It all depends on the end result you re trying to achieve. White truffles impart a very strong, earthy, pungent taste and aroma to food. Black truffles are slightly more mellow and smooth, like a strong mushroom. If the recipe you re using is centered around truffles, then you ll probably have to splurge and buy the truffles. If you simply can t afford the real thing, experiment with cost-effective truffle paste. When a recipe s aesthetics don t call for shaved truffles a good recipe to experiment with is Wine-Poached Salmon with Black Truffles you can impart the flavor of truffles by stirring in a very small amount (1/4 1/2 teaspoon) of truffle paste at the end of cooking. Another option is to drizzle a finished dish with truffle oil.
