Truffled Potatoes Sarladaise Recipes

TRUFFLED CRUSHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes and milk into a medium pan, add water to just cover, season, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 mins or until tender. Add the rosemary a few mins before the end of cooking to infuse. Drain off all but a few tbsp of the cooking liquid.
• Roughly crush the spuds, fold in the truffle oil and cream, then tip into a small baking dish, adding a few rosemary leaves to decorate. Flash under the grill for a few mins to colour the top. If making ahead, reheat in the oven at 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 for 15 mins until just bubbling and starting to turn golden.

TRUFFLED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them in 1-inch chunks. Place them in a large, deep saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the saucepan.
• Meanwhile, heat the half-and-half and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Off the heat, add the truffle butter and allow it to melt. If the butter doesn't melt completely, heat the mixture slightly but don't allow the truffles to cook! With a hand mixer, beat the hot potatoes in the pot until they are broken up. Slowly beat in most of the hot truffle cream, the Parmesan, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and beat until the potatoes are thick and smooth. (You may have some truffle cream left over - reserve it for reheating.)
• To keep the potatoes hot or to reheat them, place them in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Heat slowly, adding more truffle cream if the potatoes get too thick. Season to taste and serve hot.

TRUFFLED POTATOES SARLADAISE

Steps:

• Wash and dry the potato slices. Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 10-inch nonstick, ovenproof skillet. When hot, add the potato slices, salt and pepper and toss gently until all the potatoes are coated on all sides. Increase the heat and cook the potatoes over fairly high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, until a crust begins to form underneath.
• Add the truffle shavings and press them into the potatoes until they are imbedded inside (to protect the aroma). Dot with the remaining butter and cover with a round of parchment paper cut fo fit the skillet.
• Press on the parchment-covered potatoes with a spatula to make the mixture compact, then transfer the skillet to a 400-degree oven. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and nicely brown on the underside.
• Invert the truffle cake onto a large platter. You should be able to see the truffles inside. Cut into wedges and serve with the Madeira truffle sauce.