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Crispy Romanian Mushroom and Herb Fritter Patties (Chifteluțe de Post)
Lenten Romanian savory mushroom patties made with finely chopped cremini mushrooms, grated potato, lots of garlic, fresh dill, and parsley, pan-fried to crisp perfection.
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Cremini mushrooms, finely chopped600 g
- Raw potato, finely grated and squeezed dry1 pc
- Yellow onion, minced1 pc
- Garlic cloves, crushed into paste4 clove
- All-purpose flour for binding4 tbsp
- Fine breadcrumbs for coating60 g
- Fresh dill and parsley, finely chopped3 tbsp
- Sunflower oil for pan-frying60 ml
- Fine salt1 tsp
- Ground black pepper½ tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Sauté chopped mushrooms and onion in 1 tbsp oil for 6-7 mins until all moisture evaporates; cool completely in a bowl.
7 min timer
2
Mix in squeezed grated potato, crushed garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and flour. Form into flattened round patties and dredge lightly in breadcrumbs.
10 min timer
3
Heat remaining oil and fry patties for 3-4 mins per side over medium heat until deeply golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and serve.
8 min timer
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
230
Protein
6.5g
Carbohydrates
28g
Fat
11g
Allergens
Gluten
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Romanian Gastronomic Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Romanian Gastronomic Archive)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
