Matsutake Mushrooms Are One Of The Most Expensive And Rare You Can Find
Yaorusheng/Getty Images While not as well known as shiitake or chanterelle mushrooms, the matsutake mushroom isn’t one you should discount. In fact, you’re very unlikely to find them at a discount at your local market. More than that, you might be hard-pressed to find matsutake at a market outside of they’re harvesting season in Japan. And when they’re in season, they can fetch around $1,000 per pound. But why do these fabulous fungi cost so much? Well, for one thing, they can only grow in specific environments, and they cannot be cultivated … Read more