Zharenaya Kartoshka Fried Potatoes Russian Style

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, approx. 5 medium
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup dried mushroom, she uses chanterelles but any should do
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 3 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• green onions, parsley and or dill, to garnish. minced

Recipe

• peel the onion, cut it in half and thinly slice it.
• pour the water over the dried mushrooms to rehydrate, let sit 5 minutes.
• peel potatoes and julienne.
• pour the mushroom mix through a fine coffee filter and sieve reserving the broth. clean mushrooms under cold water to get rid of any grit.
• add 1 tbs oil to a non stick skillet, add onion and cook over medium for 3 minutes.
• add dry mushrooms and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until golden.
• add minced garlic to skillet, then add potatoes and mushroom broth, cover with lid and cook 8 - 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed and potatoes are soft.
• uncover potatoes and increase heat to medium high, cook another 5 minutes until they are golden, adding more oil if needed.