How To Rehydrate Dried Truffles?

I recommend 2 cups of water to every ¼ cup of dried truffles.If you’re measuring by weight, I recommend 2 cups of water to every 0.2 ounces of dried truffles.

Soak and Rub. Place the dehydrated truffles into a glass container and add Room Temperature water. Most of the truffles will rise to the top. As they do, gently massage them a little. This helps release some of the trapped grit. Let the truffles soak for 30 minutes to eight hours depending on how you plan to use the broth.

Strain and Pat. Strain the broth into a second container. Reserve this broth. The broth is very useful. More on that later. Place your rehydrated truffles on paper towels and pat the excess liquid off.

Strain Again. Strain the broth a second time through a mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth, paper towels or coffee filters to catch any remaining bits of sand, grit, and grime.

TIP: Make sure to use room temperature water. Boiling water will "cook" the truffles and give them more of a rubbery texture. Very cold water will not soak into the truffle as well as room temperature.

Now What?

The broth you just made can be used for making soups, risotto, sauces or anything that is calling for water or some type of broth.

Now you are free to do whatever you want with the rehydrated truffle slices. They can be chopped up into small pieces and put into that risotto that you are making using the truffle broth you have. You can take some of those small pieces and hold them into softened butter to make your own truffle butter.