Ingredients
For the fritters – Fresh Ingredients
- 1 lb cabbage – very thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- 1 scallion – diced (or 2 tablespoons fresh herbs like parsley)
- 2-4 tablespoons olive oil for cooking fritters
For the fritters – Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or dried parsley + oregano)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the fritters – Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice (from ½ lemon)
For the Garlicky Dip
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Thinly slice the cabbage and place it in a bowl. Squeeze and massage the cabbage with your hands to break it up and soften it, making it easier to mix into the batter and cook evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, baking powder, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, olive oil, lemon or lime juice, and diced scallion until fully combined and the eggs are broken up.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until mostly combined, creating the batter base.
- Add cabbage to batter: Stir the softened cabbage into the batter with a fork or spoon until all the cabbage is evenly incorporated, forming a thick, textured mixture.
- Cook the fritters: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop about ¼ cup of the cabbage batter into the skillet, flattening slightly to form fritters. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook each side for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, flipping carefully with a silicone spatula. Transfer cooked fritters to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
- Make the garlicky dip: In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lemon or lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve the warm cabbage fritters with the garlicky dip on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 4 cups of thinly sliced cabbage from 1 lb, roughly half of a small head. Alternatively, a 14 oz package of coleslaw mix can be used.
- Diced scallion can be substituted or complemented with fresh herbs such as parsley for enhanced flavor.
- A combination of dried herbs like oregano, parsley, and basil works well if Italian seasoning is not available. Fresh herbs can be added for best flavor.
- Full-fat sour cream creates the richest garlicky dip, but plain fat-free Greek yogurt or yogurt can be used as lower-fat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
