Truffles Story
松露物語
What is Truffle 松露是什麼？
松露是一種生長在地下的真菌，它從某些類型的樹木的根系吸收養分。這種真菌的果實是塊莖的形式，由肉質塊組成，其顏色從白色到灰色趨於棕色(白松露)，這取決於它生活和生長的植物。松露的形狀受其生長的土壤類型的影響。鬆軟的土壤會使松露的形狀更光滑，而緊實的土壤則會使松露的塊莖更難擴展，從而產生不規則塊狀的形狀。松露的形狀對它的味道和口感沒有影響。
The truffle is a fungus that grows underground, where it absorb nutrient from the root system of certain types of trees. The fruit of this fungus is in the form of a tuber and consists of a fleshy mass, whose colour varies from white to grey tending towards brown (White Truffle), depending on the plant on which it lives and grows. The shape of the truffle is influenced by the type of soil where it grows. A soft soil will produce truffles with a smoother shape while a compact soil, where the tuber has more difficulties to expand, will produce more irregular and lumpy shapes. The shape fo a truffle has no impact on its flavour and taste.
冬季白松露
White Winter Truffle
Tuber Magnatum Pico
冬季黑松露
Black Winter Truffle
Tuber Melanosporum Vittad.
秋季黑松露
Black Autumn Truffle
Tuber Uncinatum
夏季黑松露
Black Summer Truffle
Tuber Aestivum Vittad.
White Alba Truffle 阿爾巴白松露
按重量計算，阿爾巴白松露是世界上最昂貴的食物之一。雖然有人試圖種植它，但他們都沒有成功，這種罕見的松露仍然被發現野生，生長在橡樹，榛樹和椴樹的根部周圍。每年，阿爾巴白松露的供應量都取決於季節開始前和狩獵季節期間的天氣。對於完美的松露季節，完美的天氣條件是必須的。市場必須忍受這一點，因為松露是天然野生的。直到今天，獲得這些受追捧的真菌的唯一方法是在意大利皮埃蒙特的山上放牧狗，在地面上嗅到珍貴的松露，通知它們的主人去挖掘。所以成為奢侈品之一。
How to Preserve Truffle 如何保存松露
建議收到松露後盡快享用以獲得最佳效果，保存不要超過一星期。並請按以下方式存放保鮮：
- 不需清除松露表面的泥土，直接用吸水性能好的紙巾或布包裹松露，至少每天更換一次包裹材料。
- 必須儲存在雪櫃內保鮮，溫度保存在大概37.5°F (3°C)，擺放在開放間格內，讓松露可以呼吸。
- 注意擺放位置，盡量遠離牛奶/牛油/芝士/雞蛋，避免松露的香氣被這些食品吸收。
- 當發現松露開始變軟，表示松露已經到達最成熟的時間，需要馬上享用。
To appreciate the taste of truffle at its best it should be consumed as soon as possible. Try not to store over 1 week. Recommend the following way to preserve the truffles :
- Wrap each truffle in paper or fabric without removing the soil, and at least change the wrapping every day.
- Store inside the fridge (around 37.5°F / 3°C) in an open container to allow the truffle to “breathe”.
- Beware that the truffle flavour it is easily absorbed by milk absorbed by milk, butter, cheese and eggs stored near the truffle.
- When the truffle starts to go soft it must be consumed immediately as this is a sign that it has reached the maximum maturity.
How to Use Truffle 如何享用松露
- 請在享用前數分鐘才清洗松露。
- 使用凍水及小毛刷清洗松露表面上的泥土。
- 使用專用的松露切片器把松露切成薄片生食，配搭在冷/熱菜餚上並以清淡的醬汁即可。
- 根據皮埃蒙特人的傳統，白阿爾巴松露配上手工雞蛋意大利面、牛油、簡單的意大利燴飯、生牛肉片、手工韃靼牛肉、炒蛋或芝士火鍋裡。
- Truffles should only be cleaned a few minutes before using it, under cold water with a small brush for a more thorough cleaning.
- The truffle is cut into thin slices and served raw on cold and hot dishes and with light sauces.
- According to Piedmontese tradition White Alba Truffle is served on “tajarin” (hand-made egg pasta) with butter, simple risotto, “carne all’albese” and “battuta al coltello” (Piedmontese carpaccio and hand minced tartare), scrambled eggs and fonduta piemontese (Piedmontese cheese fondue).
如何預訂新鮮松露
方法一：網站上預訂
- 請先在 https://dishreserve.com 登記成為會員。
- 在網站上選擇所需的新鮮松露品種 (白/黑) 並按【ADD TO CART】加到購物車內，然後在在“購物車”頁面按【PROCEED TO CHECKOUT】進入“結帳”頁面，填寫正確的聯絡資料及收貨地址，並在“Order notes (optional)”內填上所需總重量 (最低訂單量：白松露：25g /黑松露：50g，一般來講30-40g足夠4人一次享用)，跟住選擇《Payme》 付款選項，並按【PLACE ORDER】落單。(此時請先不要付款)
- 我們會跟據您的預訂數量及最新的單價更改您之前所提交的訂單內容，並更新總金額。
(由於運送新鮮松露需要特別安排，如果總訂單金額不足HK$1000，我們將會額外收取HK$150配送費) - 請按修改後的訂單金額以《信用卡》、《FPS 轉數快》或《Payme》全額支付訂金，我們馬上跟意大利供應商留貨。
- 松露到貨後我們會通知您實際重量，跟之前訂貨重量貨款差額會安排額外收款或退款，並安排送貨給您。(如我們最終無法成功獲得您預訂的松露，我們將會全額退還該松露之訂金)
方法二：聯絡客服預訂
- 透過WhatsApp 9268-9199或 Email [email protected] 聯絡我們客服。
- 提供您的姓名/聯絡電話/電子郵件/地址，我們會為你您在系統上註冊帳號。
- 註明預訂新鮮松露品種 (白/黑)/總重量(g)/收貨地址，我們會在系統上落單，並以最新的單價計算總金額。
(由於運送新鮮松露需要特別安排，如果總訂單金額不足HK$1000，我們將會額外收取HK$150配送費) - 請按訂單金額以《信用卡》、《FPS 轉數快》或《Payme》全額支付訂金，我們馬上跟意大利供應商留貨。
- 松露到貨後我們會通知您實際重量，跟之前訂貨重量貨款差額會安排額外收款或退款，並安排送貨給您。(如我們最終無法成功獲得您預訂的松露，我們將會全額退還該松露之訂金)
How to Pre-order Fresh Truffles
Scenario 1 : Online Pre-Order
- Please register as a member at https://dishreserve.com
- Select which Fresh Truffle you want (White or Black) and press【ADD TO CART】, then press【PROCEED TO CHECKOUT】and fill in your contact information and shipping address, and please specify the total quantity (weight in grams) you want (Minimum : White: 25g / Black : 50g, normally 30-40g is enough for 4 people one meal enjoyment), then select 《Payme》payment option and press【PLACE ORDER】. (No need to make payment at this moment)
- We will revise the order based on your required quantity (weight) and the updated unit price, and calculate the total amount. (As delivery of truffle requires special arrangement, our free delivery service requires minimal order amount to reach HK$1000, otherwise extra HK$150 delivery fee will be charged)
- Please pay the total order amount either by《Credit Card》,《FPS》or《Payme》to secure the reservation of the fresh truffles from our Italy supplier.
- We will inform you the exact weight of the truffle upon arrival, and will arrange refund or require further payment for the deviation from the pre-order weight, and also arrange delivery. (In case our reservation of truffle is not successful, we will return full amount of the truffle pre-order amount to you)
Scenario 2 : Contact Our Customer Service
- Contact us at WhatsApp 9268-9199 or email [email protected]
- Provide your name / contact number / email / address, and we will help you to register in our system.
- Specify which Fresh Truffle you want (White or Black) / total weight (in grams) / shipping address, we will generate the order according to the latest unit price for you. (As delivery of truffle requires special arrangement, our free delivery service requires minimal order amount to reach HK$1000, otherwise extra HK$150 delivery fee will be charged)
- Please pay the total order amount either by《Credit Card》,《FPS》or《Payme》to secure the reservation of the fresh truffles from our Italy supplier.
- We will inform you the exact weight of the truffle upon arrival, and will arrange refund or require further payment for the deviation from the pre-order weight, and also arrange delivery. (In case our reservation of truffle is not successful, we will return full amount of the truffle pre-order amount to you)