Funghi
Western Matsutake
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Western matsutake is the geographic kitchen name for Pacific matsutake—Oregon, Washington, British Columbia fame—spicy, meaty, export-grade when prime. Defines West Coast autumn wild luxury. Local restaurants feature simply prepared western matsutake. Muddy bases cleaned carefully. Weather-driven supply.
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History
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Western matsutake harvests supplied Japan and local markets.
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West Coast chefs treated western matsutake as terroir fungus.