Cabbage Fritters With Dipping Sauce (Print Version)

Crispy golden fritters made with shredded cabbage and carrots, served with a tangy yogurt-based dipping sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Fritters

01 - 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 medium carrot, grated
03 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 cup cornstarch
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - 1/3 cup milk
14 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ For the Dipping Sauce

15 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
18 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
19 - 1/2 teaspoon honey
20 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
21 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, grated carrot, and sliced spring onions.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley until well combined.
03 - Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir until the batter reaches a smooth consistency.
04 - Fold the cabbage mixture into the batter, stirring until all vegetables are evenly coated with the batter.
05 - Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the surface shimmers slightly.
06 - Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, portion approximately 2 tablespoons of batter for each fritter and gently flatten in the heated oil.
07 - Fry the fritters in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they achieve a golden brown and crispy exterior. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
08 - While fritters are cooking, combine all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
09 - Arrange the warm fritters on a serving platter and serve immediately with the tangy dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They turn humble cabbage into something crispy, golden, and completely addictive.
  • The tangy dipping sauce cuts through the richness and makes every bite feel balanced.
  • They come together fast with ingredients you probably already have.
  • They're satisfying enough to serve as a light meal but elegant enough for guests.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the pan or the fritters will steam instead of crisping up.
  • Let the oil come back to temperature between batches or they'll absorb too much grease and turn soggy.
  • If the batter feels too thick, add a splash more milk, but don't make it runny or the fritters will fall apart.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to keep the fritters uniform in size so they cook evenly.
  • Keep the finished fritters warm in a low oven while you fry the rest of the batch.
  • Double the dipping sauce recipe because it always runs out faster than you think.
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