You will have to do research first. If you want to learn how to find truffles in the forest, read on the different techniques discussed below. 1. Know where to locate truffles Of course, not every forest has truffles underneath it. These mushrooms grow only in humid and warm climates. In Europe, for example, truffles can be found mostly in the forests of Italy and France. There are also other types of Chinese Truffles including the tuber melanosporum which are usually made into truffle extracts and is sold at a high price; the tuber himalayensis which looks very similar to the tuber melanosporum an is only harvested in the Chinese Himalayas; the tuber sinensis, which are also found in high places and the Chinese summer white truffle. Contrary to common conception, truffles the fungi type does not refer to the chocolate-covered truffles a confectionary that is loved by many. In fact, connecting truffles to chocolate is one of the misconceptions about the mushroom because these two are not related at all. Truffles refer to a rare and edible mushroom. You could use it in other recipes. Preserved truffles do not have the same level of flavour as the fresh one. To enhance it, you could add truffle infused oil or paste on the recipe. According to Davidoff Caf there are tested culinary matches for each variety of truffle. Italian white truffles go great with pasta, eggs, butter, cream, chicken, walnuts, risotto and mildly bitter greens. Check the truffles for softness and firmness. Truffles with soft spots tend to have worms in them. Avoid buying such truffles. Also, don t buy truffles that are rubbery, slimy, or spongy. If you are going to buy summer truffles, it must be golf ball-sized with only minor flaws. Choose truffles that have dark exterior colors and white or light color in their exterior. Those truffles that grow under the roots of oak trees are the most pungent, while those that grow in the roots of lime trees are the most aromatic. The flavours found on a truffle is complex, which is why they are best combined with bland food in order to draw out its flavour. They are highly perishable, which is why it is important for truffles to be consumed immediately after harvesting.