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Can appear white, cream-colored, or gray. Reputable foragers will sell cendawan busut with its long one-meter root stems attached, as it is an identifier of the correct species.
HABITAT
One of the obligate symbionts of termites (along with macrolepiota albuminosa), it grows near termite mounds and nests. Popularly found in Perak and Negeri Sembilan.
SEASON
Often appears after heavy rain or thunderstorms for one to two days before withering.
TASTE/AROMA
Reminiscent of common white mushrooms when freshly roasted, with similar browning qualities as chicken skin. The scent is that of clay, which is apt considering where it grows.
COMMON USE
Not eaten raw. Cooked into stir-fries or clear soup.
USE IN DEWAKAN
Cendawan busut is made into vinegar.
SOURCES
Hosnan, M. A. (2012). Cendawan Busut. Anim Agro Technology.
