How could I forget?
On that glorious morning, I also visited Culina, a premium gourmet products shop, which is just a stone throw away from jones. Of course, I was full and all, but a browse wouldn't hurt, would it? Sniggering.
Culina has been a household in offering premium goods such as wines, foie gras and other condiments. They also offer dine-in service inside the shop and al-fresco too (just like jones). Am definitely paying a visit in the future.
I had to get something. Something that will keep me tranquilized (at least until the exams are over). Something that I've been longing for. Something culinarily sexy and attractive.
And there it was. Tetsuya's Black Trufle Salsa (S$29 for 80g). I've heard so much about this wonderful (and expensive) concoction but have yet gave it a try. Thank you, FATE!
Tetsuya is a well-known restaurant in Sydney that offers fusion cuisine that combines the Japanese au naturale philosophy and French-styled cooking. Why does Cilantro comes to mind? The salsa is a merchandise from this restaurant, but is made in Italy. Talk about foodalisation.
Mixed with lightly salted Golden Churn Butter, this has been my breakfast spread for the past few days.
Honestly, I think my second picture looks bad. But how was the taste? The first impression of the salsa when I opened the bottle for the very first time was the pungent and woody scent of the black summer truffles. The salsa certainly did not lack in flavours as it contained porcini mushroom, garlic, white pepper, cultivated mushrooms and olives. The anchovy paste added slight savouriness to the salsa. The olive oil provided a nice smooth texture. Nothing much to complain expect the aroma of truffles that was slightly overwhelming for me, personally. The best truffle sauce (to me) is still the one sold by an old man in a weekend market at Campo de Fiori in Rome. That was my first and probably one of the best encounters with tartufo (truffle in Italiano).Overall, a flavourful and aromatic spread (with butter) which went well with the soft wholemeal bread. But I'm thinking ahead. Perhaps I should bring this "new friend" of mine back to KL and have myself a little truffle salsa feast. I'm thinking pasta, bruschetta and perhaps, salad. Well, again, do I have time for all this and also jalan-jalan makan-makan? Sigh.
Culina
Blk 8, Dempsey Road
#01-13 Singapore 247696
Tel: +65-6476 4388
Website: http://www.culina.com.sg/
Tetsuya
Website: http://www.tetsuyas.com/
