White Matsutake (Noun)
Meaning
A large white mushroom that develops brown stains as it ages; gills are white; odor is spicy and aromatic; collected commercially for oriental cooking the Pacific Northwest.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The white matsutake is highly prized in Japanese cuisine for its unique spicy aroma and is often used in traditional dishes.
- White matsutake mushrooms are commonly found in the Pacific Northwest, where they are collected commercially for use in oriental cooking.
- The aging process of the white matsutake mushroom results in the development of brown stains on its cap, which does not affect its flavor or quality.
- In the Pacific Northwest, foragers often search for the white matsutake mushroom in Pine and Fir forests, where it typically grows in symbiosis with the roots of the trees.
- White matsutake mushrooms have a distinctive appearance, with pure white gills and a spicy, aromatic odor that is particularly noticeable when they are cooked.