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Fårikål

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Fårikål

Norway's national dish — the simplest imaginable lamb and cabbage stew with black pepper and nothing else.

Total time
160 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
150 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Scandinavian

Ingredients

1kgbone-in lamb shoulder or neck, in large pieces
1large white cabbage, cut in thick wedges
2 tbspwhole black peppercorns
1 tspsalt
waterto cover

Instructions

1

Layer lamb and cabbage alternately in a heavy pot, seasoning each layer.

2

Add peppercorns and enough water to just cover.

3

Bring to a boil, skim well.

4

Simmer very low for 2–2.5 hours until lamb is completely tender.

5

Serve in deep bowls with boiled potatoes and rye bread.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement. Some ingredients in this recipe couldn't be matched to a reference value, so treat this as a rough estimate.

Calories
1
Protein
0.1g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0.3g
Fiber
0.1g
Sodium
478mg

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