Fårikål is Norway’s national dish. A casserole of seasonal lamb and cabbage makes this simple dish a favourite Autumn treat. It is traditionally served with new potatoes and crispy flatbread. Leftovers are a must. Like any great casserole, Fårikål will mature with age and by the fourth day, after the meat and cabbage has been eaten, the leftovers makes a great soup stock.
Whatever the season, when you eat fårikål it feels just like home. But there is no need for you to wait to get to Norway before trying some – why not celebrate National Fårikål day with us. On the last Thursday of September every year Norway celebrates their national dish with, of course, all you can eat fårikål! Below is the traditional recipe – it’s quick and easy as the dish cooks itself:
Recipe
500g of mutton bits – on the bone ( Lamb and cabbage just as much)
1/2 small cabbage choped into 1/8
Teaspoon of peppercorns
Pinch of salt
(Boiled new potatoes for the side)
Chuck everything into a casserole pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover 2/3 of the ingredients. Put on the lid and bring to the boil. Let it simmer for two hours or until the meat falls off the bone. If the dish looks ugly then it’s perfect!
mmmmm ser deilig ut!
SvarSlettJorunn
Tusen takk, Jorun. Fårikål er godt ;-)
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