Porcini Potato Latkes – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms , mushrooms
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 7 tablespoons olive oil ( or more )
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
• 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes , peeled
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs , preferably made from egg bread
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper