Wild Mushroom and Potato Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13

Wild Mushroom and Potato Cake recipe perfect for brunch

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	100 g dried porcini mushrooms
	140 g butter
	2 garlic cloves
	1 kg large potato

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

352

Sugar

Fat

24g

This Wild Mushroom and Potato Cake recipe is a twist on the classic potato pancake that is often served at brunch. The addition of the dried porcini mushrooms gives this dish a concentrated umami flavor that is hard to resist. The crispy and buttery potatoes make this dish a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a lazy weekend brunch with friends and family. The combination of ingredients in this dish makes it a filling and nutritious option for those who want to start their day off on the right foot.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.	In a bowl, soak the dried porcini mushrooms in 200ml of hot water for 20 minutes.
3.	Strain the mushrooms and reserve the liquid for later use.
4.	Grate the potatoes using a food processor or a box grater.
5.	Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
6.	Add in the minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
7.	Add the potatoes and the drained mushrooms, pressing down firmly with a spatula to form a cake.
8.	Cook the potato and mushroom cake for 10-12 minutes until the edges start to brown.
9.	Flip the potato and mushroom cake and cook for another 10-12 minutes.
10.	Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are fully cooked and the cake is golden brown on top.

PROS

This Wild Mushroom and Potato Cake is high in fiber and flavor and makes a perfect brunch dish.

The dried porcini mushrooms give this dish a concentrated umami flavor that is complemented by the buttery and crispy potatoes.

CONS

The cooking process for this dish can be time-consuming and requires a bit of preparation.

Additionally, the high butter content makes this dish high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Wild Mushroom and Potato Cake is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and iron, all of which are essential for maintaining a healthy body.
The dried porcini mushrooms are also a good source of protein and vitamin D, which has been linked to improving bone health and immunity.