Croatian Black Truffles, Skipping the Truffle Oil, and the Best Restaurants in Zagreb with Zvonimir Pletes of Truffle Hunting Zagreb
The Nomadic Foodist Show
The Nomadic Foodist Show
Croatian Black Truffles, Skipping the Truffle Oil, and the Best Restaurants in Zagreb with Zvonimir Pletes of Truffle Hunting Zagreb
Mar 24, 2021
Chris The Nomadic Foodist

Truffles are seriously one of the best foods to eat in the world. Freshly grated over your favorite food or having it masterfully incorporated into the dish, there is no doubt that truffles are special. In today's episode, I interview Zvonimir Pletes, a truffle hunting guide in Zagreb, Croatia where he answers all of my truffle questions.

Visit: nomadicfoodist.com/truffles for the full show notes of this page for more details!

In today's episode you will learn:

  • What are truffles
  • How truffles grow and are cultivated
  • Differences between white and black truffles
  • The different varieties of black truffles
  • Why truffles are so expensive
  • Why dogs are used in the hunting process
  • How to know if a dish with truffles is worth the price
  • Why you should skip the truffle oil
  • The difference between preserved and fresh truffles
  • What to expect if you book a trip with Zvonimir and his truffle hunting experience
  • My favorite restaurants in Zagreb and what to order

For show notes to this page, please visit: nomadicfoodist.com/truffle.
The show notes will have the specifics such as restaurants and google map coordinates so you can spend less time traveling and more time exploring. 

Remember, always eat with and adventurous heart no matter where you go.