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CABBAGE PANCAKES – SIMPLE AND JAPANESE STYLE

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CABBAGE PANCAKES – SIMPLE AND JAPANESE STYLE

CABBAGE PANCAKES – SIMPLE AND JAPANESE STYLE

Delicate pancakes featuring finely shredded cabbage and carrot, balanced with fresh herbs and eggs. The Japanese-style version keeps the cabbage semi-crisp with a light, fresh flavor reminiscent of Chinese stir-fries. Perfectly pan-fried to golden, crispy edges.

⏲️ Prep Time: 25 min

🔥 Cook Time: 15 min

🍽️ Yields: 12 pancakes

🥣 Ingredients

  • 250 g finely shredded white cabbage (only leafy parts, avoid thick core)
  • 1 small carrot (grated finely)
  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • 5–6 sprigs parsley (chopped)
  • 3 eggs
  • 40 g all-purpose flour (about 1 heaping tablespoon)
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for pan greasing

Variations

Simple Style:

  • 2 sprigs dill
  • Red chili or chili flakes (optional)
  • Ground black pepper

Japanese Style:

  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp instant dashi powder (dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Finely shred cabbage and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt. Knead until softened and volume halves (hands will feel wet).
  2. Add sliced green onions, chopped parsley. For simple style, add dill, chili, and pepper now.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and add flour. Mix well to avoid lumps. For Japanese style, add soy sauce, sesame oil, and dissolved dashi to the egg mixture and blend.
  4. Combine cabbage mixture with egg-flour mixture thoroughly.
  5. Heat a large pan and lightly grease with oil over medium-low heat.
  6. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of batter into the pan and flatten gently with the back of the spoon into a thin pancake. Tuck in any cabbage edges to prevent burning. Cook 3-4 pancakes per batch without crowding.
  7. Fry about 4 minutes on the first side until golden, then 3 minutes on the second. Adjust heat if pancakes brown too fast or burn.
  8. Stir batter before each batch to redistribute egg, which tends to settle.
  9. Serve pancakes warm or at room temperature, with the first cooked side facing up for best presentation.

Serving Suggestions

  • Simple style: with sour cream or yogurt
  • Japanese style: with wasabi-flavored mayonnaise

💡 Tips

  • Always test one pancake first to adjust salt seasoning.
  • Lower heat if pancakes brown too quickly or burn.
  • Cabbage and green onion naturally sweeten when fried; adjust salt accordingly.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Light lunches or dinners
  • Vegetarian dishes with Asian or Eastern European flair
  • Fans of crispy, vegetable-packed pancakes

📝 Final Thoughts

These cabbage pancakes offer two delightful variations: a comforting simple version and a fresh, umami-rich Japanese style. Both keep cabbage tender yet crisp, delivering a satisfying texture and flavor perfect for any meal or snack.