CRISPY Cabbage Fritters | Irresistibly Delicious & EASY to Make

These crispy cabbage fritters, known as tortitas de repollo, are what comfort food is all about. We’re talking a light crispy texture with a delicious interior, simple everyday ingredients, and done in about 30 minutes. Serve them as a tapas appetizer or even as a side, next to some pan-grilled fish and roasted potatoes.

To make this recipe, I used green cabbage. You can also use red cabbage or a combination of both. Either way, after you shred it. You want to salt the cabbage and let it rest for 10 minutes. This will extract the water; that way the cabbage absorbs all the flavors, and it also helps to give the fritters that light crisp.

I served these fritters next to a simple yogurt dip. Made with just plain Greek yogurt, garlic, hot smoked paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil. If you don’t have hot smoked paprika, you can sub it for 1/2 the amount of crushed red pepper.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: For the batter, I used club soda. You can also use sparkling water or beer if you prefer. If you see your batter is too thick, add in some whisked egg or more liquid. You can also make the batter ahead of time. As it will hold for up to 2 to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
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CRISPY Spanish Cabbage Fritters | Tortitas de Repollo

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 296 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE CABBAGE FRITTERS

• 1/2 head green cabbage 1/2 lbs / 225 grams
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour 90 grams
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup club soda 120 ml
• 1/4 cup chopped onion 35 grams
• 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
• 2 tbsp chopped chives 5 grams
• 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
• sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE YOGURT DIP

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 120 grams
• 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
• 1 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
• sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
• chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

1. Using a box grater, finely shred the cabbage, then add it into a colander and rinse it under water, and then place the colander over a bowl and season the cabbage with salt; let it sit for 10 minutes

2. In the meantime, add the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the middle, then crack in the egg and whisk the egg, and then add in the club soda and whisk it all together until you get a smooth batter, then add in the chopped onion, grated garlic, chopped chives, and paprika, season with salt & pepper, and mix together

3. After leaving the cabbage to sit for 10 minutes, transfer it over a cheesecloth and squeeze out all the water

4. Add the cabbage into the bowl with the batter, season everything with salt & pepper, and mix together until well mixed

5. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

6. After a couple of minutes, add in spoonfuls of the batter, all in a single layer and evenly spaced out, cook in batches, fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, and as you finish each batch, transfer the fritters into a dish with paper towels

7. To make the yogurt dip, add the Greek yogurt into a bowl, along with the grated garlic, hot smoked paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil, then season with salt & pepper and whisk together until well mixed

8. Transfer the yogurt dip into a serving dish and decorate the fritters around it, top off with chopped chives, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

CRISPY Spanish Cabbage Fritters | Tortitas de Repollo

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Cholesterol 48mg16%

Sodium 235mg10%

Potassium 228mg7%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 559IU11%

Vitamin C 25mg30%

Calcium 75mg8%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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