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Species Name
Truffle
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Latin Name
Tuber melanosporum
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Origin
Manjimup, Australia
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Harvest Method
Foraged
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Range & Habitat
New Zealand & Australia
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Fresh, Complex, Delicate
Short Seasonal delicacy. The Miner's Lettuce was named for the Miners of the California Gold Rush, who ate the plant to prevent scurvy. Miner's Lettuce is a member of the Purslane Family and can be incorporated into fresh salads and wilted into sets. Raw, Wilt, Puree.
Meaty, Moderate, Moist
Anything you can do with a Button Mushroom, you can do with Hen of the Woods. However, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms can grow to enormous sizes and can be grilled or roasted whole, crisping the skin and leaving the inside moist and tender. Hen of the Woods are a popular Mushroom on the market and are very respected in Japanese and Chinese cultures. It has a history of "Boosting the immune system" and has been part of "remedies" for a very long time. Roast, Grill, Saute, Stew.
Earthy, Complex, Lighter Musk
Lighter Musk than Black Truffles with an innate sweetness that can be rare in Truffles. The perfect instrument to any fine dining garnish, component, attraction, or any flavor additive. Raw, Roasted, Applicable Flavoring