Matsutake

The most notable of all edible fungi is Matsutake, as they call it in Japan, awovedly the most delicious and aromatic mushroom in the world. Obviously, wild ones, are much more subtle, delicious and rare.    With a very strong aroma and intense flavor, this fungi grows under the obscure fallen leaves of dense pine-tree forest.  Equivalent in distinctiveness and exceptionality to European Truffles, they are found in Bhutan. Freshly cut from ground they are quickly grilled with scattering of salt and sprinkled with tamari and japanese lime and a pinch of sewchuan pepper. Very delicious! In Tokio they can cost up to 8,000 US /Pound. We found them in thimphu market for 500 Nguldrums ( 10 US $) and asked Bishnu permision to cook them (TEMPURA) in his kitchen at the Druk hotel!