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Fårikål (Norway)

An authentic recipe for traditional Norwegian Fårikål, emphasizing the slow-cooked perfection of lamb and cabbage.

Level Easy Prep 20 min Cook 150 min Servings 6 Score 4.8/10

Ready in

170 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 150m

Level Easy

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Norwegian Fårikål, emphasizing the slow-cooked perfection of lamb and cabbage.

Norway's national dish featuring layers of succulent lamb, cabbage, and whole black peppercorns.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

1500 g lamb neck and shoulder (cut into pieces with bone)
1500 g white cabbage (cut into wedges)

Seasoning

1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
2 tsp salt

Thickener

3 tbsp all-purpose flour (sprinkled between layers)

Liquid

300 ml water

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or pot Essential for even simmering
Sharp chef's knife For cutting cabbage and meat
Cutting board

Instructions

Cut the white cabbage into wedges and the lamb meat into appropriate pieces.
In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer the meat and cabbage alternately, with the fatty side of the meat facing down.
Sprinkle salt, whole black peppercorns, and a thin dusting of all-purpose flour between each layer.
Pour water into the pot to help generate steam and start the cooking process.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
150 min

Nutrition

Calories 450

Protein 32g

Carbs 14g

Fat 30g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 520mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 150 min

Total 170 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.8 95% conf.

Taste 9.4
Presentation 8.8
Nutrition 8.5
Value 9.2
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 9.5
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A wonderfully rustic and simple comfort food that highlights the pure harmony of tender lamb and sweet cabbage.

Pros

Simple ingredients
Deeply comforting
Minimal active prep time

Cons

Requires long simmering time

Overview

Norway's national dish featuring layers of succulent lamb, cabbage, and whole black peppercorns.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Norwegian Fårikål, emphasizing the slow-cooked perfection of lamb and cabbage.

Tips

Do not stir the pot during cooking; layering the ingredients correctly ensures the flavors blend naturally
Fårikål actually tastes even better when reheated the next day
Serve piping hot straight from the pot with boiled potatoes on the side