Goat Cheese Truffles

Bahan-bahan (24 porsi)

• ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 6 slices peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce ((more or less, to taste))
• 12 ounces pecans, (finely chopped)
• 16 ounces soft goat cheese, (at room temperature)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup arugula leaves (for garnish and display), (optional)