Instructions
1. Prepare the Cabbage:
Finely shred the cabbage using a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor.
Place the shredded cabbage in a large colander and toss with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
After resting, use your hands or a clean kitchen towel to firmly squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the cabbage. This is the key to achieving crispy fritters.
2. Make the Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
Add the squeezed cabbage, chopped onion, and minced parsley to the batter. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
3. Fry the Fritters:
Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom by about ½ inch. Heat over medium-high heat.
To test if the oil is ready, drop a small bit of batter in; it should sizzle and float to the surface immediately.
Using a spoon, drop portions of the cabbage mixture into the hot oil, gently flattening them with the back of the spoon to form patties. Avoid crowding the pan.
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
4. Make the Dipping Sauce:
While the fritters are frying, combine the yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve:
Arrange the warm fritters on a platter. Sprinkle the yogurt dip with a pinch of paprika for color.
Serve immediately with the herbed yogurt dip on the side.
Tips for Success
Dry Cabbage is Key: Don’t skip the salting and squeezing step! Removing the water prevents the fritters from becoming soggy and helps them crisp up beautifully.
Even Cooking: Keep the fritters similarly sized and don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure they cook evenly and get crispy all over.
Customize: Feel free to add other shredded vegetables like carrots or zucchini to the mix. For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the batter.
