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"Fårikål" or lamb stew

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 10 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Norwegian
Keyword: Cabbage, lamb, Traditions
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 kg Lamb meat on the bone cut in 3 cm thick slices
  • 1,5-2 kg Cabbage
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 tsp Black pepper grains
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 400 ml water
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Cut the cabbage in four and remove the hard part in the centre. Cut each part in 3 pieces lengthwise
  • Add the butter in small pieces in a big casserole
  • Start with a layer of meat, then cabbage, meat, cabbage...
  • Drizzle the flour, pepper grains and salt inbetween each layer.
  • Bring the water to boil and pour it over the layers.
  • Cover and bring to boil. Let it simmer on low heat for 3 hours
  • It is important not to stir! If you stir your cabbage will decompose.
  • Serve with boiled potatos