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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
10 truffles, 1/4 pint of salad-oil, pepper and salt to taste, 1 tablespoonful of minced parsley, a very little finely-minced garlic, 2 blades of pounded mace, 1 tablespoonful of lemon-juice.
👨🍳 Method
After cleansing and brushing the truffles, cut them into thin slices, and put them in a baking-dish, on a seasoning of oil, pepper, salt, parsley, garlic, and mace in the above proportion. Bake them for nearly an hour, and, just before serving, add the lemon-juice, and send them to table very hot.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried Mrs. Beeton's Italian Mode of Dressing Truffles this week, hoping to elevate our humdrum Wednesday dinner. I found it to be a delightful blend of earthy and zesty flavors, with the mace adding a surprising touch of warm, exotic spice that I wasn't expecting from a Victorian recipe. The truffles baked beautifully in the seasoned oil, becoming tender and infused with the garlic and parsley. I served them over pasta, and my family devoured the dish in minutes. This recipe is perfect for the weeknight cook who wants to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The prep is simple, and the baking time gives you a chance to catch your breath mid-week. The next time I make it, I'll use a bit more lemon juice to brighten the flavors. If you're a truffle lover, or just someone looking to add a touch of elegance to your midweek meal, this recipe is for you. Just remember, fresh truffles are key—don't skimp on the good stuff!
