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Russian Pan-Fried Potatoes with Wild Mushrooms

Russian pan-fried potatoes with wild mushrooms, onions, garlic and herbs are super flavorful, hearty and comforting. This easy step-by-step recipe only takes 30 minutes to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

  • 6-7 medium-sized yellow potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium sized onion
  • 300 grams or 10.5 oz fresh wild mushrooms washed and cut into bite-sized pieces (or 30 grams/1 oz dried, see notes below)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 sprigs thyme chopped
  • 5 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley + more to garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream to garnish

Instructions

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  1. POTATOES: Peel your potatoes and cut them in semi circles (or any other shape you like). Rinse them well to remove the starch (see the notes below). Heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high to high heat. Throw potatoes on a hot frying pan and fry over high heat without a lid, stirring occasionally. The idea is to "lock" the juices inside the potato pieces. When potatoes are golden brown and crusty, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 more minutes on medium heat. Perfect pan-fried potatoes have a crispy crust and tender interior. Season with salt and set aside.
  2. MUSHROOMS: Chop an onion and heat a lug of vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté until translucent and add mushrooms. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture is evaporated and mushrooms are nice and golden brown. Season with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, chopped thyme and parsley and add to pan-fried potatoes. Let the flavors combine by cooking it altogether over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Serve with freshly chopped parsley and a spoonful of sour cream. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you are using dried mushrooms, opt for dried chanterelles, porcini or wild mushroom mix. To achieve the best result and release all the flavor, soak them in cold water overnight. You can also use the mushroom water as a broth afterwards. If you are pressed in time, soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes.
  • It's important to rinse potatoes really well before frying to remove the starch. If you have time, you can also soak them for an hour in cold water. It will prevent them from browning before they are cooked.

Nutrition Information

Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 1625mg (46%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 495IU (10%) Vitamin C 48.3mg (54%) Calcium 121mg (12%) Iron 11.2mg (62%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 1625mg 35%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 495IU 10%
Vitamin C 48.3mg 54%
Calcium 121mg 12%
Iron 11.2mg 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.