Potato & Mushroom Fritters

These are from Belyrussia, and quite easy to make. I love fritters, and I love potatoes and mushrooms.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  ounce mushroom, dried
•  water, for soaking mushroom
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 4  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 6  potatoes, coarsely grated
• 1  tablespoon flour
•  salt
• 4  tablespoons sour cream

Directions

1. Soak the mushrooms drain and strain the water, reserve.
2. Put the mushrooms in reserved water and boil until soft.
3. Drain well and shred.
4. Chop the onion, sautée until golden, add the mushrooms, season with salt.
5. Peel the potato, grate coarsely, add flour, salt, and sautéed onion/mushrooms.
6. Stir.
7. Preheat oil, use spoon to drop fitters into oil, fry until crisp and golden on both sides.
8. Serve hot, dress with sour cream.