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Autumn’s Treat – Matsutake Mushrooms
Just about everyone has seen matsutake mushrooms in the supermarket during the fall. These are not the grown-on-top-of-a-bottle, en-masse, 100-yen variety of mushrooms; these are mushrooms that leave the uninitiated wondering: what kind of mushroom could possibly be worth 2,000 yen or more? Let’s explore why.
What are Matsutake Mushrooms?
Next time you see a matsutake mushroom, pick one up and smell it. They are very fragrant, with a spicy or cinnamon flavor and a piney undertone. …
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