Cabbage and Eggs – Crispy Fritters

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups (300 g) finely shredded green cabbage
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying

Optional Dipping Sauce

• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out any excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
2. Add the eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese (if using), onion, garlic, green onions, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, the remaining salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4. Scoop about ¼ cup of the cabbage mixture into the skillet for each fritter. Flatten gently with the back of a spatula.
5. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
7. For the dipping sauce, stir together the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
8. Serve the fritters hot with the dipping sauce.

Serving Suggestions

• Fresh green salad
• Smoked salmon
• Grilled chicken
• Fried or poached eggs
• Tomato salsa or spicy aioli

Tips

• Squeezing excess moisture from the cabbage helps the fritters become extra crispy.
• For a low-carb version, replace the flour with almond flour or crushed pork rinds.
• Add shredded carrots, zucchini, or chopped spinach for extra vegetables.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer to restore their crispiness.