– 4 cups finely chopped cabbage
– 1 cup grated carrots
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
– 1/4 cup grated onion
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
– Oil for frying (e.g., vegetable oil or coconut oil)
Creating your own cabbage fritters is simple! Follow these straightforward steps for the perfect crispy bites:
1. Prep Cabbage: Rinse and finely chop the cabbage, then pat it dry to remove excess moisture.
2. Grate Carrots: Prepare the carrots by grating them using a box grater or food processor.
3. Combine Veggies: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cabbage, grated carrots, and grated onion.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
5. Add Eggs: Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and then add them to the veggie mixture.
6. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the vegetable mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
7. Heat Oil: In a frying pan, heat about 1/4 inch of oil over medium heat.
8. Form Fritters: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape it into a patty, pressing it lightly.
9. Fry Fritters: Carefully place the fritters in the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
10. Drain Excess Oil: Once cooked, transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
These steps will guide you in making remarkably crispy cabbage fritters that are sure to please!