Lazy Cabbage Patties in a Pan
Lazy Cabbage Patties in a Pan – quick and easy pan-fried patties with cabbage. Soft inside, crispy outside, perfect for a simple meal or snack!
Updated : 13 May, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
50 grams
Vegetable oil
Batter
200 grams
Wheat flour
200 milliliters
Kefir
0.5 teaspoon
Baking soda
1
Eggs
to taste
Salt
Filling
200 grams
Cabbage
1
Onion
1
Carrot
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Paprika
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice 1
Since everyone has their own preference for saltiness, sweetness, bitterness, spiciness, acidity, and heat, always add spices and seasonings to taste! If you are using a spice for the first time, keep in mind that some should be used in moderation (e.g., chili pepper).
Advice 2
Be prepared for the fact that you may need more or less flour than stated in the recipe. Focus not on the exact amount but on achieving the desired dough consistency.
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients from the list. It’s best to use young cabbage with tender leaves. Take the kefir out of the fridge in advance so it reaches room temperature.
Step 2
First, prepare the filling. Peel the onion and carrot, rinse, and pat dry. Chop the onion into small cubes and grate the carrot using a fine grater. Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the onion and carrot until the onion becomes translucent. Stir occasionally.
Step 3
Shred the cabbage into thin strips (a vegetable slicer works well for this). Add the cabbage to the pan, season with salt and your favorite spices. This time, I used a bit of ground sweet paprika and black pepper.
Step 4
Fry over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until the cabbage softens. Remove from heat and let the vegetables cool.
Step 5
Prepare the batter. Pour kefir into a deep bowl and add baking soda. Stir and let it sit for 3-5 minutes. Crack in the egg and add salt to taste. Mix well.
Step 6
Gradually add flour while stirring with a whisk. You may need a little more or less flour than indicated in the recipe. The batter should be thick and sticky, similar to pancake batter.
Step 7
Add the cooled cabbage filling to the bowl.
Step 8
Mix until evenly combined.
Step 9
Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Using a tablespoon, drop portions of the batter into the pan, shaping round or oval pies. Fry over medium heat until golden brown.
Step 10
Flip the patties and fry until fully cooked. Place them on a napkin to absorb excess oil.
Step 11
Serve hot or cold. They taste delicious with sour cream!