Cabbage Schnitzel
Foodie Lit
With prices going up each time I go to the supermarket, I am looking for good tasting, nutritious and budget friendly meals. This Cabbage Schnitzel is perfect. Crisp, light and just delicious. Like a potato pancake without tthe calories. Leftovers heat up well. I had it plain—my mom liked applesauce on top. Try salsa, a squirt of lemon, or sour cream. Cabbage is inexpensive and plentiful all year, so this recipe is going to be a favorite at my house! Recipe is below.
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Cabbage Schnitzel
Yield 8 Patties
3/4 pound green cabbage or 9 cups shredded
½ small yellow onion
2 large eggs
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Olive or vegetable oil, as needed
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Shred cabbage in food processor.
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Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the shredded cabbage and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain and cool in colander about 10 minutes.
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Grate or mince onion. Beat the eggs and reserve.
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Squeeze out excess liquid from the cabbage and put in large bowl. Add onion, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, salt and pepper. Mix. Form into schnitzel shaped patties about 1/2” thick. If the patties have too much liquid, add more breadcrumbs.
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Add oil to cover bottom of large skillet. Heat over medium heat until oil is hot Cook a few patties at a time. Cover with a lid and brown for 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip over patties, cover again, and brown for an additional 3-4 minutes or until brown and crisp on each side.
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Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined cookie sheet. Paper towels should absorb some of the excess oil. Serve the schnitzels immediately or refrigerate and reheat in oven when you wish to serve.
For Passover: Use matzah meal in place of breadcrumbs. Use potato starch in place of flour.
Adapted from My Jewish Learning
