Potato cake with straw mushrooms
We invite you to enjoy a classic Polish cuisine with a touch of whimsy. Try our potato babka with straw mushrooms. You'll gain not only a unique flavor but also some extra time for yourself. Straw mushrooms don't need to be cleaned—they're ready to eat after rinsing.
Number of servings
4
Sharpness level
LIGHTLY SPICY
Preparation time
120 min.
Difficulty level
EASY
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can straw mushrooms
- 2 kg of potatoes
- 200 g of sausage
- 2 onions
- 100 g lard with cracklings
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons of wheat flour
- a large handful of chives
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Breadcrumbs for coating the baking tin
A METHOD OF PREPARING
- Peel the potatoes and grate them on a fine grater.
- Crack the eggs into the grated potatoes, add the flour, and all the spices. Mix thoroughly.
- Chop the sausage, onion, straw mushrooms, and chives. Heat the lard in a pan and sauté the sausage and onion. After a moment, add the chopped straw mushrooms. Cook for a few more minutes, then combine with the potato mixture.
- Add the chives, mix again, and transfer to a greased and breadcrumb-dusted baking dish. Bake at 200°C for about 90 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Serve the finished babka with fresh vegetables.
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