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When the trees are really young, you introduce the fungus to their roots, and you hope they develop a symbiotic relationship," she explains.. Olivia Taylor.You can dip the baby tree roots into a fungus milkshake.. — Olivia Taylor.
"You can dip the baby tree roots into a fungus milkshake.Inside each truffle are spores and when you expose the roots to that genetic material, it will germinate.After checking on the growth under a microscope in a year and a half, and then plant the tree, in five to six years, it should produce truffles.”.
The truffles have to remain attached to the tree for nourishment, through a threadlike piece of fungus.“Like spiderweb thin,” says Taylor.
“If the truffle is underground and got detached for some reason, it would start to go bad.”.
Truffles found in different parts of Taylor’s orchard have different flavor characteristics.Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium.
Add remaining 1/2 cup onion, remaining 1/2 tablespoon garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.Cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent and just tender, about 3 minutes.. Set aside about 1/4 cup reserved blanched sprout leaves for garnish.
Add reserved raw shaved sprouts and remaining blanched sprout leaves to skillet; cook over medium, stirring constantly, until shaved sprouts begin to wilt, about 1 minute.Add spinach mixture, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 1 minute.
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