Tasty Fried Cabbage Patties (plus a yummy dip)
These delicious vegetarian cabbage fritters are ideal for a healthy lunch, snack, or light dinner, accompanied by a fresh green salad, my tasty dip, and some crusty homemade bread.
Equipment
- 1 colander lined with a tea towel
- 1 small(ish) pot note: the colander needs to fit into the pot
Ingredients
Cabbage Patties
- 1/2 cabbage
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 bunch parsley
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- avocado oil for frying note: you can also use a neutral vegetable oil or olive oil
The Dip
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 clove grated garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make The Cabbage Patties
- First off, remove the cabbage stem with a sharp knife. Then chop the cabbage into fine pieces.1/2 cabbage
- Transfer the chopped cabbage into a large pot, and cover with boiling water. Boil the cabbage for around 5 minutes.
- While the cabbage is boiling, line a colander with a clean towel. Put the lined colander into a small(ish) pot.
- Use a slotted spoon to put the boiled cabbage pieces into the colander. Leave the cabbage to cool for around 30 minutes.
- While the cabbage is cooling down, we prepare the batter: add the eggs to a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.Now scramble the eggs with a fork.2 eggs, salt and pepper to taste
- Add the flour and mix it in with the eggs. Now add the finely chopped parsley and red onion.Mix again.1/2 bunch parsley, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 red onion
- Once the cabbage is cool enough to handle, take the corners of the tea towel and twist to remove any excess liquid.
- Now, you can add the cabbage to the batter and mix well. Tip: try not to overmix the batter.
- Use your hands to form patties (as big or small as you like) and coat them with the bread crumbs.1 cup breadcrumbs
- Heat the cooking oil of your choice in a frying pan (I use an enameled cast iron pan) and add the patties.Make sure not to crowd the pan.avocado oil for frying
- Cook the patties over medium heat, flipping them until both sides are golden brown.
- Serve the cabbage patties while they are still hot with our tasty dip.
Making The Dip
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and serve with the cabbage patties. By the way, the dip keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days.4 tbsp Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1 clove grated garlic, salt and pepper to taste
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