Zharenaya Kartoshka Fried Potatoes Russian Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, approx. 5 medium
1 large onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dried mushroom, she uses chanterelles but any should do
1/2 cup boiling water
3 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil
green onions, parsley and or dill, to garnish. minced

Preparation

Peel the onion, cut it in half and thinly slice it.
Pour the water over the dried mushrooms to rehydrate, let sit 5 minutes.
Peel potatoes and julienne.
Pour the mushroom mix through a fine coffee filter and sieve reserving the broth. Clean mushrooms under cold water to get rid of any grit.
Add 1 tbs oil to a non stick skillet, add onion and cook over medium for 3 minutes.
Add dry mushrooms and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until golden.
Add minced garlic to skillet, then add potatoes and mushroom broth, cover with lid and cook 8 - 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed and potatoes are soft.
Uncover potatoes and increase heat to medium high, cook another 5 minutes until they are golden, adding more oil if needed.