Mainly eaten in Norway.

Fårikål – Norwegian lamb and cabbage stew

Name: Fårikål – Norwegian lamb and cabbage stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Norvégia
Ingredients: 1200 g lamb, shoulder or neck, bone-in, cut into large pieces; 1 kg cabbage, white, one large head, roughly sliced; 1 tbsp black pepper, whole; salt, to taste; 1 l water, for cooking; 2 tbsp flour, to thicken the gravy, mixed with water; 800 g potato, boiled, to serve

Fårikål

Fårikål recipe – Norway's national dish, slow-cooked lamb with cabbage and whole peppercorns.

120 min Easy 4 servings

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4 people

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1200 g lamb shoulder or neck, bone-in, cut into large pieces
1 kg cabbage white, one large head, roughly sliced
1 tbsp black pepper whole
salt to taste
1 l water for cooking
2 tbsp flour to thicken the gravy, mixed with water
800 g potato boiled, to serve

Method

Preparation
Cut the lamb into large pieces and roughly slice the cabbage. Use a large, thick-bottomed pot for browning and cooking.
20 min
Layering
Place a layer of cabbage in the bottom of the pot, then add the meat, and season with salt and pepper. Repeat the layering until all the ingredients are used, finishing with cabbage on top.
Cooking
Pour in the water, cover, and braise gently over a low heat for about 1.5 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
90 min
Thickening the gravy
Spoon out the meat and cabbage, then strain the liquid. Mix the flour with a little cold water, add it to the gravy, and bring to the boil briefly.
10 min
Serving
Return the meat and cabbage to the thickened gravy, then serve hot with boiled potatoes.

Estimated nutrition

Nutrient	Total (4 people)	1 people
Energy	2 735 kcal	684 kcal
Fat	163 g	41 g
of which saturates	70 g	18 g
Carbohydrates	75 g	19 g
Protein	238 g	60 g
Fibre	27 g	6,8 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: potato. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets

Contains: gluten

For sensitive digestion: flour (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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