Russian Pan-Fried Potatoes with Wild Mushrooms

1 POTATOES: Peel your potatoes and cut them in semi circles (or any other shape you like). Rinse them well to remove the starch (see the notes below). Heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high to high heat. Throw potatoes on a hot frying pan and fry over high heat without a lid, stirring occasionally. The idea is to "lock" the juices inside the potato pieces. When potatoes are golden brown and crusty, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 more minutes on medium heat. Perfect pan-fried potatoes have a crispy crust and tender interior. Season with salt and set aside.

2 MUSHROOMS: Chop an onion and heat a lug of vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté until translucent and add mushrooms. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture is evaporated and mushrooms are nice and golden brown. Season with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, chopped thyme and parsley and add to pan-fried potatoes. Let the flavors combine by cooking it altogether over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Serve with freshly chopped parsley and a spoonful of sour cream. Enjoy!