Dinner

Fårikål (Norwegian National Dish)

Name: Fårikål (Norwegian National Dish)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 3 Lbs lamb, cut into large pieces; 1 head white cabbage, cut into large wedges, core attached; 3 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 3 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 5 tablespoons flour; potatoes, boiled, to serve; fresh parsley, fresh, to serve

A traditional Norwegian lamb and cabbage stew, slowly simmered with black peppercorns until the meat is tender and the cabbage is soft.

3 hr 20 min
650 kcal
Norwegian
Stew

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Cut the lamb into large pieces.
Step 2:
Slice the cabbage into large wedges, keeping the core attached.
Step 3:
Add a layer of lamb pieces to the bottom of a large pot, fatty side down.
Step 4:
Sprinkle the lamb with peppercorns and salt.
Step 5:
Add a layer of cabbage wedges on top.
Step 6:
Repeat with more layers of lamb, peppercorns, and cabbage, ending with cabbage on top.
Step 7:
Optional: Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of flour on top of the lamb for a thicker stew.
Step 8:
Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil.
Step 9:
Cover, reduce the heat, and cook on low heat for 2–3 hours, until the lamb gently falls away from the bone.
2–3 h
Step 10:
Serve with boiled potatoes and fresh parsley, covering generously with the fårikål broth.