Potato patties make a comeback: A delicious modern twist

Potato patties were once very well-known. Often, potatoes left over from dinner were used. Today, you can go back to it, but in a more modern version.

The first thing that comes to mind with patties? It's still meat, such as cutlets or ground meat patties. However, vegetarian versions are becoming increasingly popular, as they are very easy to prepare without adding meat. This doesn't mean reaching for unusual ingredients and vegan substitutes; just potatoes will suffice. When you serve potato patties with a delicious mushroom sauce, the dish will be complete and surely enjoyed by the whole family.

Are you worried that potatoes are fattening? Potatoes are not as high in calories as we think. They have significantly fewer calories than grains and pasta. Early potatoes contain only 85 calories per 100 grams, and late potatoes 110 calories per 100 grams. They are also well-suited for diets because they are easily digestible and easily absorbed. They contain trace amounts of fat. They also have an alkaline-forming effect, which negates the acid-forming effect after eating meat.

Ingredients:                      

• 1 kg of potatoes,
• 50 grams of all-purpose flour,
• 1 small onion,
• half a teaspoon of salt,
• pepper, paprika to taste,
• oil for frying.

Mushroom sauce:                              

• 200 grams of mushrooms,
• 1 onion,
• 60 ml of white wine,
• 40 grams of butter,
• 200 ml of heavy cream (36%),
• 1 teaspoon of potato starch,
• a pinch of salt,
• pepper and soy sauce to taste.

Preparation method:                           

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into smaller pieces. Cook them in salted water until soft. Carefully drain the water, leaving about 1 cm at the bottom.
2. Mash the potatoes with the addition of flour and spices. Set aside until completely cooled. Mix thoroughly.
3. Form the mashed potato mixture into patties.
4. Heat oil in a pan, fry the potato patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Set aside on paper towels.
5. Clean the mushrooms and slice them thinly. Peel and finely chop the onion.
6. Heat the butter in a pan. Add the onion, sauté it until translucent, and then add the mushrooms. Fry until the mushrooms turn golden, then pour in the white wine and sauté for a few more minutes.
7. Sprinkle the mushrooms with potato starch and mix, then pour in the heavy cream. Mix and season to taste. Pour the sauce over the patties.