With the ability to add a dash of luxury to every dish, black truffle oil is not your regular dressing.
The beauty of truffles is not only their exclusivity but their super unique flavour. A seasonal ingredient that reaches peak levels of produce during the cooler months, many brands including cult-favourite – TRUFF – have bottled this beautiful fungi so you can indulge in the earthy flavour all year round.
If you’re new to the world of umami (a savouriness typically found in broths or fermented products) then let me advise you only ever need a few drops of black truffle oil. And before you start adding it to everything, it’s important to note that truffle oil is best used as a finishing oil only. The complex flavour will be compromised if added to the heat, so simply drizzle over your dish right before serving!
If you’re ready to get your hands on this luxury condiment, but unsure of how to incorporate it into your kitchen, try out a few of these cooking hacks – we don’t doubt truffle oil is about to become your latest obsession.
1. Toss through popcorn
If you ask anyone the best way to experience the taste of truffle oil (especially for the first time), the most common answer is simple – popcorn. Strange but true, toss alongside your traditional butter and salt in a bowl of popcorn for a wonderful savoury snack, none of that salted caramel nonsense!
2. Mix through Mac n Cheese
Looking for a luxurious twist on classic comfort food? Pairing well with this super cheesy pasta, only a few drops are needed for long lasting flavour as you scrape the bowl for all its saucy goodness.
3. Add a few drops to aioli
If you simply can’t part ways with this creamy condiment, might we suggest adding a few drops to take your fries to an entirely next level. Salty, oily, crispy, just thank us later!
4. Drizzle on top of pizza
For a meal already full of hot flavoured oil, it would only make sense that truffle is the final topping before you serve up a slice. You could even go so far as to replace your traditional chilli oil with truffle oil – or dabble in both at once.
5. Incorporate into breakfast
What better way to upscale your Sunday brunch than by adding a drop of decadent truffle oil to your scrambled eggs or omelette. A classic pairing for anyone more interested in ordering scrambled eggs versus a sweet pancake stack.
6. Use in a vinaigrette
We know every salad is incomplete without a dressing, so if you’re searching for a healthier take on truffle oil we highly recommend combining it with lemon juice, vinegar and dijon mustard for a gourmet-style salad dressing.
7. Spice up your vegetables
Sometimes ensuring you get your daily serve of veggies feels like a tough, bland task. Drizzle oil over steamed, roasted or grilled vegetables to add a little excitement to your next home cooked roast (seriously, it goes with everything).
8. Add to a creamy potato bake
A classic side dish that just couldn’t get any better? Prepare to be challenged. Much like the mac and cheese, truffle oil really turns it on when added to those dishes that are extra hot and creamy. Mum’s traditional dish with a modern twist!
9. Mix into hummus
Are you a serial snacker? A hack for your hummus that will leave you craving more – stir in a dash of truffle oil to wow yourself and others with a flavour-packed spread. A ‘recipe’ to bank for your next charcuterie board.
10. Alongside other mushroom dishes
Talk about mixing fire with fire! Two mushroom types paired alongside one another can create a truly epic dish. Try adding to mushroom risotto, mushroom soup, or creamy mushroom pasta.
