Pine (Matsutake)
Pine (Matsutake)
Matsutake (Chinese & Japanese:松茸, pine mushroom, Tricholoma matsutake = syn. T. nauseosum) is the common name for a highly sought-after mycorrhizal mushroom that grows in Asia, Europe, andNorth America. It is prized by the Japanese and Chinese for its distinct spicy-aromatic odor.[1][2]
Pine Mushrooms / Matsutake are a highly sought after mushroom used mainly in Japanese cuisine. Pine mushrooms have a pleasant almost spicy aroma with a sweet nutty flavour. Pine mushrooms flavour lends well the chicken, fish and rice especially when grilled and marinated.
Here at Ponderosa Mushrooms we provide year-round supply of Pine/ Matsutake in the form of top quality fresh mushrooms during peak seasons, and in-house dried and frozen Pine/ Matsutake when fresh isn't available.
We offer Pine/ Matsutake in various grades and pack sizes to fit all of your culinary needs, from the aspiring home chef to world renowned restaurants and hotels across the world.
Harvest Locations
Recipes
Matsutake Gohan
Ingredients
130g Matsutake / Pine Mushrooms
320g Japanese short grain rice
1 1/2 cups Konbu dashi
1 tsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp Sake
1/2 tsp Salt
5 sprigs Mitsuba (chopped)
1 Sudachi (optional)