Description

Cabbage Fritters are crispy, flavorful patties made with shredded cabbage, grated carrots, scallions, and a simple batter. These versatile fritters are perfect as a snack, side dish, or light meal and can be fried to golden perfection or baked for a healthier option. They combine savory seasonings like garlic, paprika, and coriander, and are easy to customize with your choice of flour and optional cheese additions.

Ingredients

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Cabbage Fritter Batter

16 oz shredded cabbage (about 7 packed cups or 1/3 medium head)
2 medium-small carrots, grated
2-3 scallions, thinly sliced (or 1 regular onion)
3 large eggs
4-5 tbsp flour (gluten free or grain free options: cassava, arrowroot, 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)

For Frying

3-4 tbsp fat for frying (ghee, avocado oil, or grape-seed oil)

Optional Additions

½ to ¾ cup grated cheese (feta, parmesan, cheddar, or dairy-free alternative)

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Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Wash and shred the cabbage finely using a mandoline slicer for uniform texture. Grate the carrots using a box grater, and thinly slice the scallions or onion. Mince the garlic finely.
Combine all ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, scallions, minced garlic, eggs, flour, and seasonings together until everything is evenly coated but not overly mixed to avoid drawing out excess water.
Heat the skillet: Preheat a non-stick 10-inch ceramic coated skillet over medium-low heat (about stove setting 3) for approximately 3 minutes. Add your choice of frying fat and allow it to heat for about 1 minute.
Shape and fry the fritters: Form the mixture into balls with your hands, place each ball on the skillet, and gently press it down with a spatula or your palms to flatten thinly for even cooking. Fry each fritter for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Finish cooking and serve: Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter, adding more fat as needed. Serve the fritters warm or cold as desired.

Notes

To bake instead of fry: Preheat oven to 420°F (215°C). Place flattened fritters on a parchment-lined baking pan. Bake for 20-23 minutes, flipping halfway through. Broil for the last minute for extra crispiness.
While frying, the liquid that collects in the bowl is a binding agent—gently mix it back before scooping new fritters.
Use any flour you prefer; gluten-free or grain-free flours like cassava, arrowroot, or almond flour work well.
Optional cheeses such as feta, parmesan, or cheddar can be added (about ½ to ¾ cup) for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fritter
Calories: 90
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg