Russian Potato and Mushroom Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 5 cups water
• 1 each onion, peeled and chopped
• ¼ lbs mushrooms
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tbsp water
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup matzo meal
• 1 tbsp oil

Directions

1. Boil potatoes in water til tender.
2. Drain and mash potatoes.
3. In a separate pan, saute onions and mushrooms in oil and water over medium-high heat for three minutes.
4. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, sauteed onions and mushrooms, seasonings and matzo meal together in a large bowl.
5. Form 10 croquettes.
6. Heat oil in a large frying pan over med-high heat and fry croquettes for 8 minutes on each side.
7. Serving size is 2 croquettes per person.