Diguenes are a parasitic fungus that grow on 'coigues', 'hualles' and 'robles' - native trees in the south of Chile. They have a texture similar to mushrooms but the taste is very different. My Chilean family go nuts for these forrest treats, which appear after Chilean Independance Day (18th Sep), through to the start of summer. We are lucky to live in an area that has such an abundant supply!
They can be eaten alone but most people add them to a salad or even fry them in a little oil and make Empanadas de Diguenes (small pies).
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