Crispy Cabbage Schnitzel

Step 1

Carefully separate the cabbage into individual leaves. Trim off any tough bits at the base. Place in a pan of boiling water (lightly salted) for 4 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water for 1 minute and pat dry thoroughly on paper towels.

Step 2

Peel the onion and cut into rings about 2 mm thick. Dredge them in two tablespoons of flour. Place in a heated frying pan with vegetable oil and fry, stirring constantly, until golden brown.

Step 3

Add sugar to the onions. Pour in the soy sauce and mix thoroughly. Simmer over low heat for three minutes. Remove the onion dressing from the stove and set aside until ready to use.

Step 4

In a deep bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, remaining flour, and egg. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Generously coat each blanched cabbage leaf in this breading and fry in a frying pan with oil on both sides.

Pan-fried cabbage schnitzel, as you might have guessed, isn't really a schnitzel at all, but a breaded piece of cabbage, fried until golden brown on the sides. It couldn't be simpler! And it's so delicious that a huge plate of these schnitzels will be devoured to the last crumb—in about five minutes. Moreover, the dish doesn't contain a single gram of meat, which is sure to please anyone fasting. Below, we'll explain in detail how to cook pan-fried cabbage schnitzel—the onion dressing recipe is also here.

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