Description
Delicious and crispy cabbage fritters made with shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, eggs, and seasoned flour, perfect as a snack or side dish. These fritters are versatile with options for gluten-free or grain-free flours and can be fried or baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
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Cabbage Fritter Batter
- 16 oz shredded cabbage
- 2 medium-small carrots, grated
- 2-3 scallions or 1 regular onion, thinly sliced
- 3 large eggs
- 4-5 tbsp flour (gluten-free or grain-free options like cassava, arrowroot, or almond flour)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, ground
- ½ tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander, optional
- 3-4 tbsp fat for frying (ghee, avocado oil, grape-seed oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and shred the cabbage using a mandoline slicer or finely shred about 16 oz (approximately 7 packed cups). Thinly slice the scallions or onion, grate the carrots, and mince the garlic.
- Combine all ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss together the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, sliced scallions or onion, minced garlic, eggs, flour, and seasonings until all are evenly combined and coated with egg. Avoid overmixing to prevent excess water from releasing.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat (heat level 3) for about 3 minutes. Add your chosen fat (ghee or oil) and heat for an additional 1 minute.
- Form and fry fritters: Shape the mixture into balls with your hands, then flatten them thinly in your palm or directly in the skillet using a spatula or your hand. Fry each fritter for about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as necessary.
- Serve: Serve the cabbage fritters warm or cold as a snack or side dish.
- Optional baking method: Preheat oven to 420°F (215°C). Line a baking sheet with lightly greased parchment paper. Form fritters into balls and flatten slightly. Bake for 20-23 minutes, flipping once halfway through, broiling briefly for extra crispiness if desired.
Notes
- While frying, some liquid may collect at the bottom of the bowl; gently mix it back into the batter as it acts as a binding agent.
- Use gluten-free flours like cassava, arrowroot, or almond flour for gluten-free or grain-free options.
- Add ½ to ¾ cup grated cheese such as feta, parmesan, or cheddar for extra flavor, or use a dairy-free alternative.
- For faster cooking, consider using two skillets simultaneously.
- Flattening fritters thinly ensures even cooking inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
