Norwegian fårikål: lamb and cabbage stew
Norwegian lamb and cabbage stew with black pepper, flour, salt, and water. Serves 4; allow an estimated 15 minutes of hands-on preparation and about 2 hours of cooking.
Fårikål is made by layering lamb and cabbage, seasoning them with black pepper, flour, and salt, then slowly cooking them with water. This version serves 4; the 15-minute preparation time is an estimate.
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Method
- 01
Layer the ingredients
Cut the cabbage into wedges. In a large pot, alternate layers of stewing lamb and cabbage. Distribute the wheat flour, whole black peppercorns, and salt between the layers.
Ready to continue when: The lamb and cabbage are layered in the pot, with the flour and seasonings distributed between them.
15 min - 02
Simmer gently
Add the water and cover the pot. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer gently for about 2 hours. Check occasionally that liquid remains at the bottom; if it is drying out, add a little more water.
Ready to continue when: The lamb is tender, the cabbage is very soft, and some liquid remains at the bottom of the pot.
120 min - 03
Serve
Serve the lamb and cabbage hot, with the cooking liquid.
Ready to continue when: The lamb and cabbage are served hot with their cooking liquid.
Ingredients
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