Crispy Spicy Cabbage & Rice Fritters – A Simple Yet Flavorful Delight
Turn simple ingredients into something delicious with these Crispy Spicy Cabbage & Rice Fritters! Made with shredded cabbage, cooked rice, and bold seasonings, these fritters are pan-fried to golden perfection. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 fritters 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 170g shredded cabbage
- 1/3 teaspoon salt (for marinating cabbage)
- 15g chopped green onion
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Toss the shredded cabbage with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, combine the cabbage, green onion, cooked rice, egg, flour, garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture and flatten them into small patties.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or rice flour to the batter.
- If you want a milder version, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like spicy mayo, garlic yogurt sauce, or soy dipping sauce.
- Leftover fritters can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet.