Description

These cabbage pancakes with sweet potato and asparagus are endlessly versatile. You can season them with your favorite spice mix and top them with just about anything — avocado, fresh herbs, microgreens, kimchi, spicy sauces, ground beef, chicken, prosciutto, cottage cheese, or yogurt.

Ingredients

2 cups finely shredded cabbage
1 cup grated sweet potato (one small potato)
2 thick asparagus spears, grated
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon spice mix of your choice (see note)
3 pasture-raised eggs
2–3 tablespoons tapioca flour
1/4 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil (or avocado/sesame oil), for cooking
For topping: Sriracha, scallions, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, sweet potato, asparagus, ginger, spice mix, eggs, tapioca flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
Heat a non-stick 8-inch skillet over medium heat and drizzle in a little oil.
Add half the mixture (about 1 cup) to the skillet. Flatten with a spatula, cover with a lid, and cook for 5 minutes.
Check the bottom — once golden brown, flip the pancake using a spatula (you can use a lid or plate to help). Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes.
If needed, remove the lid and cook for an additional minute to crisp it up. The pancake should be golden brown on both sides.
Transfer to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed.
Top with hot sauce, sliced scallions, and fresh cilantro, and serve.

Notes

Spices: I didn’t specify a particular spice mix because I change it up every time I make these pancakes—and they always turn out delicious. For this batch, I used a homemade blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, curry powder, cinnamon, and cloves. Feel free to use whatever spice mix you love or have on hand. Some great options include Taco Spice Mix, Ras el Hanout, Garam Masala, Curry Powder, 7 Spice, Berbere, Cajun, or even Old Bay. Let your taste and curiosity guide you!