Once purchased, fresh truffles, should be washed to remove dirt attached to the bark
Washing process the fresh truffle:
To remove any remaining truffle ground, the truffle under running cold water washing, rubbing its surface with a soft bristle brush can be used one nail or a toothbrush
Once clean, dry thoroughly with paper towels
Methods to preserve truffle
If the truffle is to be consumed within a few days:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They may include in the container, some eggs, so the next day, they can enjoy a truffled eggs
Or store it in the refrigerator in a cloth bag to transpire
For long-term consumption:
truffle wrap with plastic wrap and store in freezer
To consume truffles
Grate the truffle (without thawing), keeping back in the freezer the remaining truffle, for the next use
Cognac truffles
Enter the truffle whole or in pieces in airtight glass jar and fill with brandy
In the period of a month, you can use the cognac truffles in stews, meat, fish, vegetables
Truffle oil
You can start fresh truffles by rolling a rolling mill, and put it in a glass container. Then fill the container with virgin olive oil
For consumption, let stand at least three hours, to acquire the aroma
The truffle oil should be stored in a refrigerator and must be eaten within twenty days maximum
Use oil in pasta, salads, rice, sauces, fried eggs and similar foods