Lazy pies with potatoes and mushrooms

4 servings

30 minutes

Lazy pies with potatoes and mushrooms are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity of preparation and rich flavor. Their roots go back to the traditions of home cooking, where housewives aimed to create tasty and hearty dishes from available ingredients. The tender potato dough, enriched with milk, mushrooms, and aromatic leek, becomes crispy on the outside and soft on the inside when fried. Champignon and wood mushrooms give the pies a rich, slightly nutty taste. They are perfect for cozy family evenings or a quick snack, especially when paired with homemade sauces or sour cream. They can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and vegetable dishes, complementing the traditional Russian table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 185.8
• Proteins: 6.6g
• Fats: 2.7g
• Carbohydrates: 34.8g

Ingredients

• Mashed potatoes: 100 g
• Champignons: 5 pc
• Dried wood mushrooms: 3 pc
• Wheat flour: 1 glass
• Leek: 1 head
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Milk: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. Add milk, finely chopped mushrooms, leeks, spices, and flour to the mashed potatoes. Mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 0.5 glass
   • Champignons: 5 piece
   • Dried wood mushrooms: 3 pieces
   • Leek: 1 head
   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Roll out the prepared dough (thick, 1 cm) and cut into desired shapes. The main thing is that they should not be too large.

3. Dip the sticks in heated oil. During cooking, they puff up and are covered with a golden crust. Remove when ready and place on paper towels.