Hungarian Porcini Potato Latkes Recipe

• 1/2 ounce dry porcini mushrooms (available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and many supermarkets)
• 3/4 c. warm water
• 7 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil or possibly more if needed
• 2 x garlic cloves finely minced
• 1 tsp Hungarian warm paprika Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 lb russet potatoes peeled
• 1 lrg egg beaten to blend
• 2 Tbsp. fresh breadcrumbs (preferably made from egg bread)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper

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