Matsutake
Lu!
Time to go.
Let's go.
What's the name of the flowers?
Lu?
I don't know either.
We use this wood to build houses.
This tree?
Yeah.
It's very thick.
Yeah.
Are they edible?
They are inedible for humans.
But animals can eat them.
Well, let's go.
I think they look nice.
Lu, I can't find any.
Apen, here's one matsutake.
Where?
Over here. Have a look.
I can't find it.
Look carefully.
I can't see it.
It's over here. Look.
Now I see it.
Oh, another one.
Wow.
Let's go.
There are not many matsutake these days.
Well, let's go up then.
Lu, here's one.
I saw it already.
Over here.
Is there any left?
No.
Take care. It's a bit slippery.
How to drink the water?
Wash your hands first.
Once they are clean,
splash the water three times.
Let's go.
Auntie.
Have you picked any matsutake?
Just a few.
Nothing?
I embroidered the pattern myself.
Wow.
Is this pattern embroidered as well?
No, it is not.
I see. It's also made from the machine.
Wow, it's so pretty.
Lu.
The matsutake is for you.
For me?
Yeah.
I'll go home then.
See you.
Grandpa, I'm gonna rinse the mushrooms.
Then I'll cook something to eat.
Sure.
Ginger
Pickled chilies
Ginger, date, goji berries, salt
Matsutake Sashimi
Boletus edulis
Agrocybe aegerita
Shiitake
Sichuan pepper, tsao-ko, star anise, bay leaves, pepper
Ginger, garlic, pickled chilies, capsicum frutescens
Thick broad-bean sauce
Salt, sugar, light soy sauce
Ham and Mushroom Sauce
Stewed Silkie with Matsutake
Grandpa, grandma, meal is ready.
Coming.
Stop sweeping for a while.
Sure.
Dad and mom are coming soon.
Grilled Matsutake
Brush some oil
Here's the soup.
For you, grandpa.
The grilled matsutake smells good.
Salt and pepper
Some salt and it's ready to serve.
Have a try.
Sure.
How is it?
Nice.
Dip it in the wasabi.
Can you chew it, grandpa?
It's very tender.
Does it burn your nose?
Nope, it's delicious.
It burns my nose.
Does it?
It goes up to my nose.
Very uncomfortable.
Don't breath while eating then.
Mom, here's one left.
Grill some bait blocks.
Let's eat the bait blocks.
Yeah, it goes well with the sauce.
Grandpa, would you like less chilies?
Yeah, less chilies.