Fried chanterelles with potatoes

3 servings

60 minutes

Fried chanterelles with potatoes are a true embodiment of Russian cuisine, where simplicity meets rich flavor. Chanterelles, these forest delicacies, add a delicate nutty note to the dish, while golden potatoes provide heartiness. Sautéed in a mix of butter and vegetable oil, the mushrooms release their aroma, complemented by garlic and coriander for a piquant touch. This dish is perfect for a cozy home dinner or a festive table. Traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh green onions, it creates a harmony of flavors and textures. Chanterelles are known for their subtle mushroom aroma that pairs with the softness of potatoes, making this dish truly comforting and unforgettable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 266.7
• Proteins: 8.9g
• Fats: 2.7g
• Carbohydrates: 55.1g

Ingredients

• Chanterelles: 500 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Potato: 800 g
• Vegetable oil: 45 ml
• Butter: 30 g
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Ground coriander: to taste
• Green onions: 15 g
• Sour cream: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into sticks. Dry them on paper towels.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 800 g

3. Peel the onion and slice it into thin feathers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

4. Clean chanterelles with a damp cloth or brush, only wash them if they are dirty. Cut large chanterelles so that all mushrooms are roughly the same size.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chanterelles: 500 g

5. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add potatoes, and fry for about 15 minutes, stirring several times, until partially cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 45 ml
   • Potato: 800 g

6. Add the onion and fry, stirring, for another 10 minutes; the potatoes should be soft and the onion golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

7. In a separate pan, melt butter, add a bit of vegetable oil, place the mushrooms (important that they are in a single layer) and fry, stirring, until they release their liquid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g
   • Vegetable oil: 45 ml
   • Chanterelles: 500 g

8. Add a pressed clove of garlic to the chanterelles and fry for another 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove

9. Add coriander to the chanterelles, salt, pepper, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground coriander:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. Add mushrooms to the pan with potatoes, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chanterelles: 500 g

11. When serving, sprinkle the mushrooms with chopped green onions and add sour cream to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green onions: 15 g
    • Sour cream:  to taste