Thomas Keller taught me that you actually CAN un-crack an egg. He serves this truffle custard inside an actual eggshell at The French Laundry… so naturally I had to try it. White truffle oil, black truffle ragout, baked custard, chive chips ALL inside the most extra egg you could ever dream up
Was it worth the effort? Not tellin’ here.
Was it practical? It’s complicated.
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Recipe from The French Laundry cookbook:
White Truffle Oil-Infused Custards with Black Truffle Ragout
(makes 8 – I halved this ;))
Ingredients:
Custard:
8 large eggs (shells and carton reserved)
2/3 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup milk
1.5 tb white truffle oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
Black Truffle Ragout
1.5 tb black truffle, minced
1/3 cup veal stock
few drops of white wine vinegar
1 tsp Unsalted butter
Kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
Chive Chips
russet potatoes
2 tsp clarified butter
salt
chive tips
20 Comments
I'm glad that I don't like Truffles – if I did, I'd have to eat them – and I hate the things.
They also make an egg recipe oeuffly eggspensive. I'm not keen on shelling out for simple food like that.
If you had to bring the truffle that close to your nose to get its aroma, something is definitely wrong!
You gave me a dang panic attack when you dropped the truffle
That winter truffle was no yolk!
That same truffle size, if it were white, would be probably be double the price or more. Wild stuff!
Well, that was impressive!
4:32 has Thomas Keller never heard of a broiler?
I can’t believe you didn’t share with K…..
Also, that seems like the least insane TK recipe of all time
5:40 I have one too: A German Clack 😁
Sometimes u just need alil extravagance hehehehe
I love the taste of truffles, but have never had the opportunity to buy fresh. Having said that, I realize I must now actually find that opportunity, if only to combine the heavenly flavor of truffles with the rich gifts from my lovely hens! (Need to buy an egg topper as well.)
Enjoy your week of truffles Jamie, and thanks for continuing to inspire!
Mmmmmm! It looks divine, and I am sure it also tastes divine! It would be perfect for a breakfast in bed with champagne!❤
Lisa
As a dad, how could you miss an OBVIOUS dad joke? Thanks for the laugh.
The Egg cartón was the MVP! IT ENDURED😂😂😂😂😂
GREAT WORK AS ALWAYS! KEEP IT UP 😊😊😊
Interesting, Jamie. Thank you for sharing that recipe. If someone was paying for it, I'd like to try it, but you said it – it's absurd. Forgive me, but all of TK's recipes are.
Remember not to accidentally throw the truffle away
I think TK is pretentious AF, but whatever floats your boat, mate. It's amusing that one can struggle so hard to just have about five minutes of eating pleasure. I call this ordeal food. Love this channel though, seriously!
“So, I’m in Italy!” Me thinking, wow, he’s really committed to fresh truffles. “Or, excuse me, Eataly!” OH THAT MAKES SO MUCH MORE SENSE! 😂
Love this new less manic version of you. And of course the new digs