{"id":8568,"date":"2016-11-03T21:04:20","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T21:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/100maneiras.com\/?p=8568"},"modified":"2017-03-16T12:10:57","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T12:10:57","slug":"100-maneiras-gets-the-oscar-of-the-white-truffles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/100maneiras.com\/en\/100-maneiras-gets-the-oscar-of-the-white-truffles\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Maneiras gets the \u201cOscar\u201d of the white truffles"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is an “exceptional” truffle and it\u00a0ended\u00a0on\u00a0100 Maneiras. Found in Arezzo, Italy, the 618 gram white truffle was bought by chef Ljubomir Stanisic<\/a> and is the largest one found in the region since the start of the season, on October 1st.<\/p>\n

In addition to its size – this is the biggest truffle sold in the last 14 years by the Italian company Toscobosco<\/a> and, to our knowledge, the biggest white truffle that ever came to Portugal – this truffle is also distinguished by its perfection. “It’s the most beautiful truffle we’ve ever sold,” says Elenia Ottonelli, director of Toscobosco. Another factor that makes this truffle so special is the time when it was found. Due to the lack of rain, this has been a particularly difficult season for white truffle pickers, who have been confronted with the shortage of this product.<\/p>\n

In the region, white truffles have average sizes of 80 to 100 grams – the second largest sold by Toscobosco had a weight of 180g. Traditionally, truffles are found about 20-30 centimeters deep. However, it was within two inches of the surface that Nicola and her dog, Shunga, a two-year Border Collie, discovered the truffle auctioned by chef Ljubomir – a condition that allowed the truffle to find the moisture and protection needed to develop itself perfectly. To collect it in ideal conditions, preventing it from breaking, Nicola needed 70 minutes. It was worth it.<\/p>\n

Much rarer than the black truffle, the white truffle can not be grown, growing only spontaneously in specific regions, such as northern Italy or southern France. Because they are not visible, developing under the earth, they can only be found with the help of dogs trained for this purpose. Extremely delicate, the white truffles can preserve their aroma and flavor for a maximum of one week. Their transportation is therefore an operation that requires the utmost care. To reach Portugal, this white truffle will travel by plane, in a controlled cold box, covered by the same earth in which it was found, in order to preserve its balance and humidity.<\/p>\n

The truffle was\u00a0delivered to chef Ljubomir Stanisic\u00a0on\u00a0Wednesday, November 2, and inspired him and his team to\u00a0create a series of dishes specially designed for it, served at 100 Maneiras Restaurant<\/a> and Bistro 100 Maneiras<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The initiative was not unprecedented \u2013 after all, the truffles are one of the chef’s passions. In 2014, the Autumn black truffles were the basis for an exclusive menu, served at Bistro 100 Maneiras. The following year, the chef went even further and traveled to Italy, from where he returned accompanied by white truffles, for a second edition of the menu “Trufa \u00e0 Pazada”.<\/p>\n

In 2016, for\u00a0this\u00a0exceptional truffle, the chef\u00a0invited a very good friend – and amazing chef – to create the\u00a0menu with him. Jo\u00e3o Rodrigues, from Michelin-Star awarded restaurant Feitoria<\/a>, accepted the challenge. Together,\u00a0they created. And they had much more fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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