truffle
A truffle is a special type of mushroom that grows underground.
Truffles are often used as an ingredient in high-end cooking, especially in French cuisine. They have a unique and strong flavor that's hard to replicate with other ingredients. Chefs love to use them in dishes like pasta, risotto, and even desserts! If you've ever heard of something being "truffle oil" or "truffle salt", it means that the food has been infused with the flavor of truffles, but not necessarily made from the mushroom itself. Truffles are so valuable because they're hard to find - they grow in specific places and times, making them a bit like a culinary treasure hunt!
How common is "truffle"?
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
noun
Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.
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