How Do You Eat Truffle Carpaccio?

Slofoodgroup Team October 05, 2023

Truffle carpaccio is an extravagantly earthy and aromatic ingredient. Thinly sliced and preserved in oil, it is perfectly poised to elevate the elegance of any dish. Whether you're looking to impress guests or savoring on your own, enhancing an appetizer, main course, side dish, or even a simple snack, using truffle carpaccio is a great start.

How to Incorporate Truffle Carpaccio into Your Culinary Creations

What is truffle carpaccio?

Truffle carpaccio typically consists of thinly sliced truffles soaked in high-quality olive oil. The oil itself carries a delightful truffle flavor, so don't let it go to waste. Drizzle it over salads, pasta, potatoes, eggs, or grilled vegetables for added truffle essence.

Make simple yet impressive appetizers by adding truffles.

Add a touch of luxury to your appetizers by incorporating truffle carpaccio. Top crostini, deviled eggs, or arancini with a few delicate slices, or try our whipped potato nests with truffles below. For an easy truffle appetizer without the fuss, just pour the truffle carpaccio into a small dish and serve alongside a charcuterie board.

Give basic pasta an upgrade by adding truffle carpaccio in oil.

Stir truffle carpaccio into your favorite pasta dishes and drizzle with the remaining oil prior to serving. Its earthy aroma and flavor will infuse the entire dish and the bits of truffles will add a meaty texture.

Top everyday pizza with truffles to turn it into a gourmet delight

For an indulgent twist on pizza night, layer truffle carpaccio slices on your pizza after baking. Finish with a drizzle of the oil and flake sea salt for a truly unforgettable pie.

Add garnish and glam from breakfast to dinner with a truffle finish.

Whether it's scrambled eggs and homestyle potatoes or steak, risotto, or even a creamy soup, a final garnish of truffle carpaccio adds a sophisticated touch and elevates the overall experience.

Incorporating truffle carpaccio into your culinary repertoire allows you to enjoy the exquisite taste of truffles in various dishes. Experiment, savor, and let your creativity shine as you explore the many ways to indulge in this gourmet delight.

A recipe for Whipped Potato Nests with Rosemary Creme Fraiche and Truffle Carpaccio

Ingredients:

• 14 ounces seasoned mashed potatoes
• ¼ cup rosemary leaves
• 2 tablespoons lemon
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon, fresh cracked black pepper
• ¼ cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 ounces grated, parmesan
• 1 egg
• oil for frying
• 4-6 ounces panko bread crumbs or gluten free alternative
• 1-2 ounces of truffle carpaccio in oil

Procedure:

1. Crack an egg into a bowl with seasoned mashed potatoes and parmesan and mix together.
2. Preheat the oven to 350℉
3. Pour the panko bread crumbs into a shallow dish.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Use a 2 Tablespoon cookie scoop to drop a single mashed potato ball into the panko crumbs and gently turn it to cover all sides. Carefully form it into a ball and drop it into the oil to fry the bottom side. Use your thumb to make a well and form a “nest”. Once the bottom is golden brown, use a spatula to transfer it to a greased cookie sheet.
6. Repeat until you’ve used all of the mashed potatoes.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. While they are baking, blend the lemon juice, mascarpone, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
9. Remove the nests from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before adding the mascarpone mix.
10. Top with truffle carpaccio and a drizzle of the truffle oil.
11. Serve atop a microgreen salad as a side or alone as a poppable appetizer.

Our truffle carpaccio is shelf-stable (until the seal is broken) and great to have on hand. Get yours here.

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