Matsutake mushroom
Matsutake mushroom (Matsutake: まつたけ)
Best seasons
- Jan.
- Feb.
- Mar.
- Apr.
- May
- Jun.
- Jul.
- Aug.
- Sep.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Specialty areas.
Iwate-ken, Yamagata-ken, Kyoto-fu
Recommendation.
This fragrant mushroom can be savored in season with simple grilling, but it can also be steamed in an earthenware tea pot or cooked with rice.