Truffles from Istria

His majesty, the truffle, is an integral part of today's gourmet kitchen.

His majesty, the truffle, is an integral part of today's gourmet kitchen. The underground mushroom with potato -like body called Tuber lives in the Istrian soil and is considered the highlight of regional cuisine. Istria has become known for the highest quality truffles - especially for the white truffles. Autumn is a very special season because the white truffle is hunted from September to December and this is the best time to try it.

In order to celebrate the estimated truffle and its meaning in the gourmet kitchen, the Istrian government has introduced the excellence label of real truffle - Tartufo Vero, which is awarded selected restaurants in Istria for the preparation of the truffle according to the highest gourmet standards. Recommended truffle dishes for trying: traditional Istrian pasta fuži or pljukanci with black or white truffle, fish or shrimp with white truffle, steak with grated truffle, truffle ice, chocolate cake with olive oil and truffles.