Viral Cabbage Recipes That Has The Internet Hooked

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25/03/2026

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Seven Viral Cabbage Recipes That Has The Internet Hooked

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Low carb, or rather no carb, healthier eating has been on the trend report for 2026. So cabbage is trending for good reason, like BTS’ Arirang debut along with their love performance pushed their lulling tunes to the tops of the charts. It’s kind of hard to wrap your head around but these cabbage recipes are simply delicious and worth the hype from being a pasta substitute, a sandwich filler that does not feel ‘meh’ or even a seared steak.

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A whole cabbage comes quite cheap in the market and the entirety might be a bit too much for your usual sabzi or paratha. How about you use a whole cabbage this time to try these viral cabbage recipes that cooks on social media are losing their minds over? They have cracked the code on this leafy vegetable, being a great meat substitute and the fact that it responds extraordinarily well to high heat. The best part about cabbage is that it barely has a vegetal smell or overpowering taste and takes on whatever flavours you add to it. This article shares seven trending, or rather viral, cabbage recipes that have taken over feeds in 2026.

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Herb Garnish and Dip

Cabbage Steak

Like cauliflower steak, cabbage steak too has a similar recipe, only it needs to be prepared or rather, cut a little differently. Cabbage steaks are made with thick slices of cabbage that are pan seared until browned on both sides with tender flesh. Then comes the sauce, you can choose an Asian-style garlic-soy sauce combination or go for more European flavour with mushrooms, onions and herbs. Make sure to use butter for both for one the most simple cabbage recipes, that can be a great side dish or appetiser.

Garlic Butter Melting Cabbage

This too follows the cabbage steak route, but uses cabbage wedges instead of rounds, that are first pan-seared. Then the sauce is made with onions, garlic sautéed in butter with chicken broth, then goes in the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, chilli oil and oregano. The sauce is poured over the cabbage wedges and baked, making the cabbages exceptionally soft and velvety. Consider this your pasta substitute, perfect for those who are watching their carb intake. This method creates leaves that almost ‘melt’ in your mouth in cabbage recipes.

Korean Cabbage Toast

Known as gilgeori toast, or street toast, this Korean sandwich is believed to have taken shape in the 1970s and is sold by cart vendors near universities and bus stops across Korea. It is made with shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and green onion, (and any other vegetables you want to throw in) which are mixed directly into whisked eggs. The egg soaked veggies are turned into a stuffed omelette, almost like the Korean pajeon, then placed on a slice of butter fried white bread. It's topped with some sugar, ketchup and mayo then pressed down with another piece of buttered toast.

Cabbage Momos

The viral cabbage momos turn the usual momos into a healthier snack and filling option, using blanched cabbage leaves to replace the usual maida wrapper, creating a low-carb, gluten-free alternative. Popularised by social media and fitness influencers, these ‘diet momos’ are typically filled with vegetables, paneer, or chicken, then steamed or lightly pan-fried. Their rise on social media comes from the surprising technique and healthier appeal, though reactions are mixed. Serve with a spicy tomato chutney or schezwan sauce.

Cabbage Fritters

Cabbage fritters are one of the more regular cabbage recipes, and are just pakoras that trend on social media from time to time. Making these is a good solution for half a head of cabbage sitting in the back of the fridge. Shred the cabbage into ribbons mixed with gram flour (besan), spices, and herbs, then deep-fry them until golden-brown. The cabbage’s natural moisture makes the fritters moist and juicy, and deep frying them creates a crunchy exterior and soft interior. It’s a popular tea-time or monsoon snack, typically served hot with chutney or ketchup.

Cabbage Pancake

Okonomiyaki is a savoury Japanese cabbage pancake from Osaka which mixes dashi broth, flour, egg, tenkasu (tempura scraps), shredded cabbage, and green onion into a thick batter, then pours it into a hot, greased pan and shapes it into a round about half an inch thick. Thin slices of pork belly or bacon are laid on top just before flipping. The finished pancake is finished with zigzagging lines of okonomiyaki sauce and Kewpie mayo, then scattered with bonito flakes and crushed nori.

Asian Cabbage Rolls

Asian cabbage rolls are stuffed with raw minced meat, similar to a dumpling filling, wrapped in napa cabbage and steamed rather than baked in tomato sauce. The filling is minced pork or beef mixed with soaked and chopped shiitake mushrooms, seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and spring onion. The cabbage leaves are blanched briefly – no more than 20 seconds for savoy cabbage – just until pliable, then wrapped around a spoonful of filling and steamed for 10 minutes.

Viral Cabbage Recipes FTW

Cabbage’s rise from a basic kitchen staple to a viral food trend says a lot about how the internet reshapes the way regular ingredients are cooked and eaten. Simple, affordable, and adaptable, it has proven that even the most unassuming ingredients can capture global attention with the right technique and presentation.

Viral Cabbage Recipes That Has The Internet Hooked

Seven Viral Cabbage Recipes That Has The Internet Hooked

Quick Summary

Deep Dive

Cabbage Steak

Garlic Butter Melting Cabbage

Korean Cabbage Toast

Cabbage Momos

Cabbage Fritters

Cabbage Pancake

Asian Cabbage Rolls

Viral Cabbage Recipes FTW

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Viral Cabbage Recipes That Has The Internet Hooked

Seven Viral Cabbage Recipes That Has The Internet Hooked

Quick Summary

Deep Dive

Cabbage Steak

Garlic Butter Melting Cabbage

Korean Cabbage Toast

Cabbage Momos

Cabbage Fritters

Cabbage Pancake

Asian Cabbage Rolls

Viral Cabbage Recipes FTW

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