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Tricholoma magnivelare ?Alternative name:
Matsutake
American Matsutake

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricholoma_magnivelare

July: The Beautiful Tricholoma continues fruiting.

Conditionally edible, requires heat treatment. Valued for its pleasant taste and aroma. Commonly used in traditional North American cuisine.
Grows in coniferous forests, mainly under spruce and pine. Large white mushroom with fleshy cap and thick stem.
Collect in coniferous forests from September to November Choose large and firm mushrooms without damage
Avoid old and worm-eaten specimens. Handle carefully to avoid damaging stems.
Clean from forest debris and rinse. Remove damaged and soft parts. Recommended to boil before consumption.
Cap: Frying, boiling, drying
Stem: Tough, better to discard or use for broth
Fried White Knight (Frying)
Slice caps and fry with onions and garlic
1. Clean and slice caps.
2. Fry in butter with onions and garlic until golden brown.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
White Knight Soup (Boiling)
Used in mushroom soups and broths
1. Slice mushrooms and sauté with onions.
2. Add to broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Season with herbs and spices.