Truffles symbolize luxury but have recently become overly common in dining, showing up in unexpected dishes like Vietnamese food and espresso martinis. While they were once a delicacy unearthed by trained dogs in Italy, they are now frequently substituted with synthetic truffle oil, which undermines their culinary prestige. Chef Pawan Pinisetti notes that truffles have transitioned from rare gourmet items to mainstream ingredients found in regular grocery stores, signalizing a departure from their traditional place in fine dining.
First, there's truffle oil - the bottom-shelf ticket to truffle flavor. It's a chemically replicated compound designed to trick your brain into thinking you're eating something rare and expensive.
Truffles and truffle products have become a mainstream ingredient. These days, you can find them in almost any grocery store with a specialty or fine foods section.
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