matsutake

noun mat·su·ta·ke \ ˌmät-su̇-ˈtä-kē , -kā \

Updated on: 19 Mar 2018

Definition of matsutake

plural matsutake also matsutakes

: a large brownish edible Japanese mushroom (Tricholoma matsutake) having firm flesh and a spicy aroma; also : a large whitish mushroom (Tricholoma magnivelere synonym Armillaria ponderosa) of northern North America that is similar to the Japanese matsutake

Recent Examples of matsutake from the Web

Tightly wound strips of lobster tagliatelle are graced with king crab meat and matsutake mushroom butter, in a bit of richness-on-richness indulgence.

— phil vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Band of Bohemia's chef Ian Davis is a name to watch," 16 Mar. 2018
The Relais & Châteaux restaurant is known for dishes like venison loin and tongue with matsutake mushrooms, Jerusalem artichoke purée, and wild blackberry, all made with ingredients supplied by local farmers and suppliers.

— sam dangremond, Town & Country, "T&C Travel Guide: Montreal," 13 July 2015
Start with the matsutake mushroom soup, a teapot of the earthiest broth west of Kyoto.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Katsu," 25 Aug. 2017
Start with the matsutake mushroom soup, a teapot of the earthiest broth west of Kyoto.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Katsu," 25 Aug. 2017
Start with the matsutake mushroom soup, a teapot of the earthiest broth west of Kyoto.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Katsu," 28 Apr. 2017

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