Buttery Fried Cabbage Sticks

78 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour hot water into a Ziploc bag with thick cabbage slices and a pat of butter and let it sit for 15 minutes to soften everything up.
  2. 2Drain the cabbage in a sieve and chop it finely.
  3. 3Slice an onion and mushrooms thinly.
  4. 4Sauté the onion and mushrooms in a pan with a little vegetable oil with sliced zucchini until it softens and releases that earthy aroma.
  5. 5Transfer the sautéed mixture to a bowl with the chopped cabbage.
  6. 6Add a little flour, a few pressed garlic cloves, crack in the eggs, and sprinkle in grated mozzarella.
  7. 7Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
  8. 8Mix until the batter becomes thick and creamy.
  9. 9Transfer the mixture back into a Ziploc bag.
  10. 10Roll it flat with a rolling pin and use an oven rack to press even lines into the bag.
  11. 11Pop it in the freezer for 1 hour.
  12. 12Once set, cut them into strips.
  13. 13Peel off the plastic.
  14. 14Fry in vegetable oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side until they're golden brown and crispy.

Ingredients

  • 1 small head Cabbage, sliced into thick rounds
  • 4 pads Butter
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 cup Mushrooms
  • 1 Zucchini
  • 2 Eggs
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3 cloves Garlic, pressed
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Dried oregano
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Tips

  • The steaming process in the bag ensures the cabbage is tender and flavorful before frying.