Portugal has achieved a significant milestone in becoming a summer truffle producer, thanks to the discovery made by a 12-year-old boy and a Nepalese chef, Tanka Sapkota, who has been residing in Lisbon for three decades. Sapkota, known for his love and expertise in truffles, has successfully located truffles in Portugal, adding the country to the exclusive list of truffle-producing nations. The discovery was made after years of attempting to find a local source for this rare ingredient, instead of importing it, as is common in culinary practices in Europe. The truffles have been spotted in several regions and the find is heralded as a breakthrough in Portuguese gastronomy and economy.