Truffles are a big deal. In fact, they have even been described as the “Mozart of mushrooms.” That was by Italian Gioachino Rossini, who was a composer and lived in the 19th century. But today, people still can’t get enough of the fungi. In Italy, you can order truffle shaved over pasta or risotto, and in France, it’s traditionally blended into butter. But why are truffles such a big deal? Are they easy to cook with? And is truffle oil as good as a mushroom? We’ve got all the answers.
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What is a truffle mushroom?
Truffles are a unique type of fungi that grow underground. They have a distinctive, intense, unique flavor and aroma, but they are incredibly rare—which is one of the reasons why they are so highly sought-after and expensive. And when we say expensive, we mean expensive. In 2014, a two-kilogram white truffle was sold at auction for more than…