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Asian-Fusion Fritters

with a smashed cucumber salad & pak choi

Veggie

4.9

  • Hands on15 - 30 minutes
  • Overall25 - 40 minutes
Photo of Asian-Fusion Fritters

Crispy homemade cabbage, spring onion and carrot fritters, dunked in a vegan mayo & gochujang sauce, and served with a tangy smashed cucumber salad, fried pak choi and crunchy sesame seeds. Need we say more?

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. SMASHING...

    Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the Cucumber, slice into bite-sized pieces, and salt lightly. In a bowl, combine the dressing with 1 tbsp of a sweetener of choice. Mix until fully combined. Add the cucumber pieces and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving. Slice the pak choi in half lengthways and set aside.

  2. TOASTY SESAME

    Place the sesame seeds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.

  3. PREP STEP

    In a bowl, add the sliced Cabbage, the spring onion whites, the grated carrot, the flour, the rub, 1 egg, 80ml of water and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and the flour has been fully absorbed. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick.

  4. GET FRYING!

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, scoop 2 tbsp of the fritter mixture into the hot oil. Flatten slightly and repeat with the remaining mixture, leaving a 1cm gap between each fritter. You may need to do this step in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Remove from the pan and drain on some paper towel.

  5. FINAL TOUCHES

    Wipe down the pan if necessary and return it to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pak choi halves for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted. In the final minute, add the edamame. Remove from the heat and season. In a small bowl, mix the mayo, the Gochujang (to taste), and some seasoning.

  6. PLATE IT UP!

    Plate up a mound of the smashed Cucumber salad. Side with the crispy fritters and the sautéed pak choi & edamame. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and the spring onion greens and serve with the spicy mayo for dunking. A feast!

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Dressing - 50ml

  • Pak Choi - 200g

  • White Sesame Seeds - 5ml

  • Cabbage - 100g

  • Spring Onion - 1

  • Carrot - 120g

  • Self-raising Flour - 100ml

  • NOMU Oriental Rub - 10ml

  • Edamame Beans - 50g

  • That Mayo (Vegan) - 50ml

  • Gochujang - 15ml

  1. SMASHING...

    Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the Cucumber, slice into bite-sized pieces, and salt lightly. In a bowl, combine the dressing with 2 tbsp of a sweetener of choice. Mix until fully combined. Add the cucumber pieces and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving. Slice the pak choi in half lengthways and set aside.

  2. TOASTY SESAME

    Place the sesame seeds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.

  3. PREP STEP

    In a bowl, add the sliced Cabbage, the spring onion whites, the grated carrot, the flour, the rub, 1 egg, 120ml of water and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and the flour has been fully absorbed. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick.

  4. GET FRYING!

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, scoop 2 tbsp of the fritter mixture into the hot oil. Flatten slightly and repeat with the remaining mixture, leaving a 1cm gap between each fritter. You may need to do this step in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Remove from the pan and drain on some paper towel.

  5. FINAL TOUCHES

    Wipe down the pan if necessary and return it to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pak choi halves for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted. In the final minute, add the edamame. Remove from the heat and season. In a small bowl, mix the mayo, the Gochujang (to taste), and some seasoning.

  6. PLATE IT UP!

    Plate up a mound of the smashed Cucumber salad. Side with the crispy fritters and the sautéed pak choi & edamame. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and the spring onion greens and serve with the spicy mayo for dunking. A feast!

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Dressing - 100ml

  • Pak Choi - 400g

  • White Sesame Seeds - 10ml

  • Cabbage - 200g

  • Spring Onions - 2

  • Carrot - 240g

  • Self-raising Flour - 200ml

  • NOMU Oriental Rub - 20ml

  • Edamame Beans - 100g

  • That Mayo (Vegan) - 100ml

  • Gochujang - 30ml

  1. SMASHING...

    Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the Cucumber, slice into bite-sized pieces, and salt lightly. In a bowl, combine the dressing with 3 tbsp of a sweetener of choice. Mix until fully combined. Add the cucumber pieces and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving. Slice the pak choi in half lengthways and set aside.

  2. TOASTY SESAME

    Place the sesame seeds in a large pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.

  3. PREP STEP

    In a bowl, add the sliced Cabbage, the spring onion whites, the grated carrot, the flour, the rub, 2 eggs, 160ml of water and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and the flour has been fully absorbed. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick.

  4. GET FRYING!

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, scoop 2 tbsp of the fritter mixture into the hot oil. Flatten slightly and repeat with the remaining mixture, leaving a 1cm gap between each fritter. You may need to do this step in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Remove from the pan and drain on some paper towel.

  5. FINAL TOUCHES

    Wipe down the pan if necessary and return it to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pak choi halves for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted. In the final minute, add the edamame. Remove from the heat and season. In a small bowl, mix the mayo, the Gochujang (to taste), and some seasoning.

  6. PLATE IT UP!

    Plate up a mound of the smashed Cucumber salad. Side with the crispy fritters and the sautéed pak choi & edamame. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and the spring onion greens and serve with the spicy mayo for dunking. A feast!

  • Cucumber - 300g

  • Dressing - 150ml

  • Pak Choi - 600g

  • White Sesame Seeds - 15ml

  • Cabbage - 300g

  • Spring Onions - 3

  • Carrot - 360g

  • Self-raising Flour - 300ml

  • NOMU Oriental Rub - 30ml

  • Edamame Beans - 150g

  • That Mayo (Vegan) - 150ml

  • Gochujang - 45ml

  1. SMASHING...

    Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the Cucumber, slice into bite-sized pieces, and salt lightly. In a bowl, combine the dressing with 4 tbsp of a sweetener of choice. Mix until fully combined. Add the cucumber pieces and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving. Slice the pak choi in half lengthways and set aside.

  2. TOASTY SESAME

    Place the sesame seeds in a large pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion.

  3. PREP STEP

    In a bowl, add the sliced Cabbage, the spring onion whites, the grated carrot, the flour, the rub, 2 eggs, 200ml of water and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and the flour has been fully absorbed. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick.

  4. GET FRYING!

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, scoop 2 tbsp of the fritter mixture into the hot oil. Flatten slightly and repeat with the remaining mixture, leaving a 1cm gap between each fritter. You may need to do this step in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Remove from the pan and drain on some paper towel.

  5. FINAL TOUCHES

    Wipe down the pan if necessary and return it to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pak choi halves for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted. In the final minute, add the edamame. Remove from the heat and season. In a small bowl, mix the mayo, the Gochujang (to taste), and some seasoning.

  6. PLATE IT UP!

    Plate up a mound of the smashed Cucumber salad. Side with the crispy fritters and the sautéed pak choi & edamame. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and the spring onion greens and serve with the spicy mayo for dunking. A feast!

  • Cucumber - 400g

  • Dressing - 200ml

  • Pak Choi - 800g

  • White Sesame Seeds - 20ml

  • Cabbage - 400g

  • Spring Onions - 4

  • Carrot - 480g

  • Self-raising Flour - 400ml

  • NOMU Oriental Rub - 40ml

  • Edamame Beans - 200g

  • That Mayo (Vegan) - 200ml

  • Gochujang - 60ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R486.80

for 4 servings · R121.70 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • That Mayo (Vegan)
  • NOMU Oriental Rub

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Asian-Fusion Fritters?

The preparation time for Asian-Fusion Fritters with a smashed cucumber salad & pak choi is between 15 and 30 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Asian-Fusion Fritters with a smashed cucumber salad & pak choi?

The total time required to make Asian-Fusion Fritters with a smashed cucumber salad & pak choi is between 25 and 40 minutes.

How many servings does Asian-Fusion Fritters provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Asian-Fusion Fritters?

Cabbage, Carrot, Cucumber, Dressing, Edamame Beans, Gochujang, NOMU Oriental Rub, Pak Choi, Self-raising Flour, Spring Onion, That Mayo (Vegan), White Sesame Seeds

What is the nutritional information of Asian-Fusion Fritters?

Calories: 826, Carbs: 112 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 24.6 grams, Sugar: 21.8 grams, Salt: 1785 grams

How do I prepare Asian-Fusion Fritters?

FINAL TOUCHES: Wipe down the pan if necessary and return it to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pak choi halves for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted. In the final minute, add the edamame. Remove from the heat and season. In a small bowl, mix the mayo, the gochujang (to taste), and some seasoning. TOASTY SESAME: Place the sesame seeds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion. GET FRYING!: Return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, scoop 2 tbsp of the fritter mixture into the hot oil. Flatten slightly and repeat with the remaining mixture, leaving a 1cm gap between each fritter. You may need to do this step in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Remove from the pan and drain on some paper towel. SMASHING...: Using a rolling pin or bottle, smash the cucumber, slice into bite-sized pieces, and salt lightly. In a bowl, combine the dressing with 2 tbsp of a sweetener of choice. Mix until fully combined. Add the cucumber pieces and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving. Slice the pak choi in half lengthways and set aside. PREP STEP: In a bowl, add the sliced cabbage, the spring onion whites, the grated carrot, the flour, the rub, 1 egg, 120ml of water and seasoning. Mix until fully combined and the flour has been fully absorbed. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick. PLATE IT UP!: Plate up a mound of the smashed cucumber salad. Side with the crispy fritters and the sautéed pak choi & edamame. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and the spring onion greens and serve with the spicy mayo for dunking. A feast!

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Asian-Fusion Fritters?

Cabbage, Carrot, Cucumber, Dressing, Edamame Beans, Gochujang, NOMU Oriental Rub, Pak Choi, Self-raising Flour, Spring Onion, That Mayo (Vegan), White Sesame Seeds

How many calories does Asian-Fusion Fritters have?

826 calories

How much fat content does Asian-Fusion Fritters have?

grams