Terfess Desert Truffle Stew

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 1 lb fresh Terfess (desert truffles)
• 1 lb beef chuck (cubed)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp ghee (or olive oil)
• water

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Clean truffles (Critical Step): Soak Terfess in several changes of cold water, scrubbing thoroughly with a soft brush to remove all desert sand from their crevices. Slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.

2. 2

   Sauté chopped onion and beef cubes in ghee in a pot over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) for 10 minutes until browned.

3. 3

   Add turmeric, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and water to cover. Simmer covered on low (190°F / 88°C) for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.

4. 4

   Add sliced truffles. Cover and simmer on low for an additional 25-30 minutes until truffles are tender but hold their shape. Serve hot over rice.