Description
These Cabbage Fritters with Sour Cream and Dill are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. Made with tender cabbage, aromatic garlic, and fresh dill, they’re pan-fried until golden brown and served with a cool and tangy sour cream topping. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal, these fritters are easy to make and incredibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
Fritters:
- 1 medium cabbage, quartered and core removed
- Water, enough to boil the cabbage
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
- Sunflower oil, for frying
Toppings:
- 2–3 tbsp sour cream
- Fresh dill, chopped
- ½ lemon, for squeezing
Instructions
- Boil the Cabbage
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the quartered cabbage and boil for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Drain and let cool.
- Chop and Squeeze the Cabbage
- Finely chop or shred the cabbage.
- Use a kitchen towel to squeeze out excess moisture.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds, and remove from heat.
- Prepare the Fritter Batter
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cabbage, sautéed onions, and garlic.
- Sprinkle in flour and baking powder, mixing until well combined.
- Pan-Fry the Fritters
- Heat sunflower oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Drop 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter and flatten slightly.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve with Sour Cream and Dill
- Top warm fritters with sour cream, fresh dill, and a squeeze of lemon.
- Enjoy!
- Serve immediately and enjoy the crispy, savory goodness!
Notes
- Drain Cabbage Well: This ensures crispier fritters.
- Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Bake Instead of Frying: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: European-Inspired