Potato Pancakes with Hedgehog Mushrooms
These potato pancakes with hedgehog mushrooms were inspired by Polish placki. They’re amazing for breakfast, lunch, or supper!
Chanterelles, wild agaricus, oyster mushrooms, or hen of the woods could be used for this recipe in place of the hedgehogs, as could any store-bought mushrooms.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time40 min
- Total Time1 hr
- Yield4-8 pancakes
- Serving Size1-2 pancakes
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 2 large, or 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 small brown/yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil or lard to fry
- Chives and sour cream to garnish
For the Mushrooms
- 1/2lb hedgehog mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thickly
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 cup 10% cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
For the Pancakes
Peel the potatoes, then grate them on the small side of a cheese grater.
Gather a big handful of shredded potato and squeeze it in both hands over the sink. It’s amazing how much water will come out.
Repeat with the rest of the shredded potato, transferring it into a medium bowl.
Grate a peeled onion as well and add it to the bowl with the potatoes.
Add the flour, egg, salt, and pepper and mix well.
Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium heat to cover the bottom by 1/4-1/2 inch.
Add a big dollop of the potato mixture (about 1/4 cup) to the hot oil and flatten gently with a spatula.
Add 1-2 more potato pancakes to the skillet if there’s space.
Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until nicely golden.
Transfer to a paper towel, then move to a very low oven to keep warm.
For the Mushrooms
Trim the mushrooms and slice thickly.
Add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook for about 8 minutes, or until mushrooms are golden and any liquid has dissipated.
Add the garlic, thyme, and the cream and reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer until the cream becomes a thick, coating sauce. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper (to taste).
To Serve
To serve, add one or two pancakes to a plate, add a handful of mushrooms and a big dollop of thick sour cream, then garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives. Enjoy!
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