Organic Truffle Seaweed Whole Leaf 6 grams (Vertebrata lanosa) - Wild-Harvested Atlantic Sea Vegetable

Truffle Seaweed (Vertebrata lanosa previously known as Polysiphonia lanosa) is a red seaweed with delicate fronds and similar flavor notes to white truffle mushrooms. A favorite of Northern European chefs for its distinctive mineral and slight iodine flavor, with the ability to stand in for truffles in just about any recipe.  Truffle Seaweed infuses well into fats such as olive oil, butter, or cream. It can be ground into a powder and sprinkled on steak or braised meats. It is delicious in mashed root vegetables or consomme, or used as an aromatic in cocktails such as gin and tonic. Fronds can be a garnish for pasta or seafood dishes. With its strong flavor, only a small amount of Truffle Seaweed is needed to enhance a dish. Roast it at a low temperature in a dry pan to enhance the truffle flavor. It is best added at the end of the cooking process as too much heat can reduce its flavor.  With its high iodine content even a sprinkling of Truffle Seaweed provides a significant amount of