Potato Pancakes with Chanterelles and Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 400 г potatoes (grate)
• 1 onion (grate for the potato pancakes and chop for the sauce; the source specifies 1 piece)
• 1 ч. л. dried garlic (The source also specifies “1 piece”; the quantity is approximate.)
• 1 egg
• 1 ст. л. sour cream (Preferred option; can be replaced with heavy cream. For the sauce, mix the sour cream with water.)
• 2 ст. л. flour (The list specifies 1–2 tbsp, while the preparation description specifies 2–3 tbsp; used for the potato pancakes and sauce.)
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 175 г chanterelles or button mushrooms (The source specifies approximately 150–200 g; chop.)
• butter (for sautéing the onion and mushrooms; quantity not specified)
• water (add to the sour cream for the sauce; if using heavy cream, do not add water)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• mozzarella (grate; quantity not specified in the source)

Steps

1. 1

   Grate the potatoes, onion, and dried garlic.

2. 2

   Add the egg, sour cream, and flour, then mix the potato pancake batter.

3. 3

   Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil. Spoon in the potato mixture, forming small pancakes.

4. 4

   Fry the potato pancakes in the hot oil.

5. 5

   For the sauce, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion in it.

6. 6

   Add the chopped chanterelles or button mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Add the flour and quickly stir the sauce.

8. 8

   Add the water mixed with sour cream or the heavy cream. If using heavy cream, do not add water.

9. 9

   Simmer the sauce for 4–5 minutes.

10. 10

    Spread a little mushroom sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

11. 11

    Place a potato pancake on top and sprinkle it with grated mozzarella.

12. 12

    Repeat the layers of sauce, potato pancakes, and cheese until the dish is filled.

13. 13

    Sprinkle the top with grated mozzarella.

14. 14

    Bake for 15 minutes at 190°C.

15. 15

    Serve hot.

Notes

The source contains a discrepancy regarding the amount of flour: the list specifies 1–2 tbsp, while the preparation description specifies 2–3 tbsp. The quantities of mozzarella, butter, and water are not specified. If using heavy cream instead of sour cream, omit the water from the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• Ukrainian cuisine
• vegetarian
• potato pancakes
• mushrooms
• baked dish
• cheese dish
• autumn recipe