Matsutake mushroom

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Name Variations

 * pine mushroom

About Matsutake mushroom
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Matsutake (松茸) is the common name for a group of mushrooms in Japan, and it is the king of autumn flavors. It has been an important element of Japanese cuisine for at least 1,000 years. The tradition of mushroom giving persists today in Japan's corporate world, and a gift of matsutake is considered special and is cherished by those who receive it.

Matsutake grow under trees and are usually concealed under the fallen leaves. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of a limited number of tree species, but is most commonly associated with Japanese Red Pine throughout most of its range. The unique flavor of matsutake is owed to the rare conditions under which it grows, under the base of pine trees between 20 to 60 years old and it never grows in the same place twice.

Buying Matsutake mushroom
Although Matsutake mushroom is one of the most popular vegetables used in different dishes, you can get it for a very reasonable price. If you are cooking for a large family, you will want to purchase larger quantities of Matsutake mushroom and store them properly. The cost of this vegetable varies depending on many different factors, such as marketplace location, local competition, type of Matsutake mushroom that you want to purchase and so on. An older Matsutake mushroom will most likely cost less than a freshly picked one, but this also depends on where you buy it from, as some stores might not differentiate their vegetables like this.

Cooking Matsutake mushroom
With an ever-increasing speed of life, cooking times are now more important than ever. Cooking Matsutake mushroom is fast and easy, thus recommending this vegetable as a good first choice for many meals. When cooking this vegetable you should try and slice it up, so that you diminish cooking time even further. Most dishes using Matsutake mushroom require you to prepare it before starting the dish, but only call for cooking it for a short time. Sine this vegetable cooks so quickly, it’s a good idea to supervise it closely so that it doesn’t get overcooked.


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There are so many ways in which you can use Matsutake mushroom. Cook it in soups, chop it up and toss it in salads or use it as a side dish for different meat dishes. The list of Matsutake mushroom recipes is almost endless, mainly because this is a very popular vegetable in many countries and chefs are always coming up with innovative ways of preparing Matsutake mushroom. Many vegetarian menus place Matsutake mushroom within the top ten plants, but this nutritious vegetable is also used in many meat-based dishes.

Salads
If there is a modern favorite vegetable that you can use in salads it has to be Matsutake mushroom. This tasty and highly nutritious plant offers a perfect blend of taste, density and shape for any salad. Use it in strictly vegetarian dishes and salads or mix it up with fish or different dressings and sauces for an unforgettable taste.

Side dishes
Although Matsutake mushroom has all the main qualities to become the “attraction” of the table, it is often used as a side dish. Many popular side dish recipes include Matsutake mushroom on their ingredient list, as this vegetable offers the right mix of taste and visual elements. Meat is often accompanied by Matsutake mushroom, as this creates and excellent balance from many point of view. From a nutritional point of view, Matsutake mushroom is a perfect complementary element for all sorts of meat, as it offers vitamins and soluble fibers. Using Matsutake mushroom in side dish recipes is also recommended because it aids digestion and makes even a heavier meal feel light.

Soups
Together with different other vegetables, Matsutake mushroom is one of the main ingredients of several tasty soups that are enjoyed all over the world. Since Matsutake mushroom takes a short time to cook, it’s a favorite vegetable ingredient for many cooks and professional chefs. In many recipes you will notice that the Matsutake mushroom is only added towards the end of the preparation time – this is because it cooks rapidly and adding it late enables it to keep most of its nutritious elements. Often combined with chopped and minced veggies, Matsutake mushroom may be used in different shapes as part of a soup.

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