A risotto made with white truffles, especially the Tartufo Bianco of the Langhe, will be just the thing for a very special occasion. To serve 6 you'll need:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (500 g) short grained rice, for example Carnaroli or Arborio
- 1 /2 cup (100 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon very finely minced onion
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups freshly grated Parmigiano
- 1 quart (1 liter) simmering beef broth
- 6 ounces (150 g) fresh white truffles, brushed clean (see below note)
Preparation:
Sauté the onion in half the butter until it begins to turn golden, then add the wine and cook over a low heat, until the onion is falling apart and the wine has evaporated. Add the rice, mix well, and then begin adding broth, a ladle at a time, stirring gently all the while. When the rice has almost reached the al dente stage, remove the pot from the fire and stir in the remaining butter and the cheese, then slice half the truffles into it using a truffle slicer. Heat the risotto through, transfer it to a serving bowl, and slice the remaining truffles over it.
[blockquote shade=grur]Swiss Chef writes:
"Are you sure about the truffle amount? At current market rates 150 grams of white truffle is worth 700 euros or $1000!"
This is an Excellent Point. This recipe, made with all the truffles called for, is very expensive. One could reduce the amount, considerably even, but I would not go much less than 50 grams of white truffles. Current (May 2009) online prices are on the order of 250 Euros for 100 grams, which would mean that the cost of 50 grams of truffles is about 125 Euros, or 170 Dollars. Not cheap, but risotto ai tartuffi is something for a very special occasion.
Kyle Phillips, Your Guide to Italian Cooking
[blockquote shade=grur]Swiss Chef writes:
"Are you sure about the truffle amount? At current market rates 150 grams of white truffle is worth 700 euros or $1000!"
This is an Excellent Point. This recipe, made with all the truffles called for, is very expensive. One could reduce the amount, considerably even, but I would not go much less than 50 grams of white truffles. Current (May 2009) online prices are on the order of 250 Euros for 100 grams, which would mean that the cost of 50 grams of truffles is about 125 Euros, or 170 Dollars. Not cheap, but risotto ai tartuffi is something for a very special occasion.
Kyle Phillips, Your Guide to Italian Cooking
