matsutakes
/mætˈsuːtɑːkeɪz/
noun
- A type of highly prized edible mushroom with a spicy, pine-like aroma, found in Asia, Europe, and North America.
- Because matsutakes are rare and difficult to find, they can be very expensive.
- Matsutakes are often used in Japanese cuisine, especially in rice dishes and soups.
- The chef foraged for matsutakes in the pine forest early this morning.