Interview with acclaimed Chef Tobie Puttock by Sumaiya Rizvi
Ahead of this Sunday’s gourmand adventure we had a chat with acclaimed celebrity chef Tobie Puttock. As Prahran Market’s Brand Ambassador, he has his finger on the pulse of all things ‘truffle & charcuterie’, sharing a few of the many exciting events on offer, including cookery demonstrations showcasing the talents of inspiring young chefs, and taste sessions offered by many of the market vendors on the day.
Delving into the rich history of Truffles in Australia, Tobie said that this highly prized edible fungus with a deep complexity of flavour, is believed to have been introduced by European immigrants, along with Italian cuisine that came with their culture and food. There are several regions around Australia growing truffles, and while Canberra and areas of Western Australia are great truffle producers, he said locally available truffles are ‘as good as it gets’.
Tobie Puttock explained that truffle is an expensive and luxurious ingredient, preferring to keep his truffle dishes simple, with the truffle as the highlight. Meanwhile he’s hoping to pick up a few tips during cookery demos at Prahran Market’s Truffle & Charcuterie Celebration this Sunday 9 July!
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Additional Information Courtesy of Tobie Puttock & Prahran Market
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