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A light October menu
The hunter's menu
The flavors of the woods
Traditional recipes of Lombardy and Veneto
At last it's time for truffles



 
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Recipes for the Whole Year



Truffles dominate autumn recipes in a big way. Either white from the Langhe area or black from Norcia, they spread their unmistakable aroma to unforgettable dishes that are fit for a king.

Truffles with anchovy Turkey with black truffles
Risotto with truffles Pore mushroom and topinambur salad


   Risotto with truffles

400 g./14 oz. rice - 1 white truffle - 1 small onion - good 1/2 liter/1 pt. stock - 1 cup white wine - 1/2 cup Béchamel sauce - 30 g./1 oz. butter


Place butter in a casserole dish, gently fry sliced onion, pour in rice, sprinkle with white wine and allow to evaporate for a couple of minutes. Add one ladle at a time of stock and cook rice until al dente. Turn out flame, add Béchamel sauce, stir thoroughly and serve on dish. Separately clean truffle thoroughly, using a little brush to remove residues of soil, rinse quickly under cold water and dry well. Bring to table with truffle slicer and slice fine strips of truffle over risotto.

N.B. Ingredients are given for 4 portions.

Pinot Nero Alto Adige D.O.C.
Santa Margherita


Ruby color; bouquet of forest fruit with bilberry and black currant notes; full, smooth, pleasant taste.

Serve at:
16°-18° C.


 
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