
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
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After cleansing and brushing the truffles, cut them into thin slices and put them in a baking-dish
Put on a seasoning of oil or butter, pepper, salt, parsley, garlic and mace in the above proportion
Bake them for nearly an hour
Just before serving add the lemon juice and send them to the table very hot
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Slow baking concentrates the truffles' aromatic compounds while the fat carries their oil-soluble flavor molecules throughout the dish. The garlic and mace enhance the truffle's earthy notes through complementary volatile compounds, while the acid from lemon juice, added at the end, brightens the flavors without cooking off its volatile citrus oils. The low, slow heat prevents the delicate truffle aromatics from volatilizing too quickly, preserving their distinctive fragrance.
The truffles can be cleaned, sliced, and stored in an airtight container with a damp paper towel for up to 8 hours before cooking. The oil mixture can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and stored at room temperature. However, for best flavor and aroma, bake and serve immediately.
This dish is best served immediately as truffle aroma diminishes rapidly after cooking. If necessary, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though the distinctive truffle fragrance will fade significantly. Gently rewarm in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
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The truffles can be cleaned, sliced, and stored in an airtight container with a damp paper towel for up to 8 hours before cooking. The oil mixture can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and stored at room temperature. However, for best flavor and aroma, bake and serve immediately.
This dish is best served immediately as truffle aroma diminishes rapidly after cooking. If necessary, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though the distinctive truffle fragrance will fade significantly. Gently rewarm in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes.