Cold-mixed matsutake from Nanhua

Cold-mixed matsutake from Nanhua

　　In summer, matsutake mushrooms are once again abundantly available in Nanhua, known as the “Kingdom of Wild Mushrooms.” Matsutake, hailed as the “King of Wild Mushrooms,” is a rare wild edible fungus that cannot be cultivated artificially. It boasts a delicate fragrance, a crisp and tender texture, and offers benefits such as aiding digestion, soothing coughs, regulating qi, and resolving phlegm. According to research by Japanese experts, matsutake also has miraculous effects in resisting nuclear radiation and fighting cancer.

Cold-mixed matsutake is a bold attempt at eating wild mushrooms raw and has become a famous dish in Nanhua’s “Mushroom Feast.” The preparation uses freshly harvested natural matsutake, which is sliced and then tossed with common cold-mix seasonings. This method preserves the elegant, unpretentious yet delicious flavor of the matsutake. When you taste cold-mixed matsutake, you can savor its unique creamy aroma, while the moisture inside the mushroom is locked in—delivering a burst of rich, fragrant mushroom juice upon the first bite that earns high praise.