Farikal or (Fårikål) is a traditional Norwegian dish that many people are very fond of.
The last Thursday in September is Cabbage Day and it has been celebrated since 1997. Then the Meat Information Office introduced the day to promote Norwegian traditional dishes.
Especially in the autumn when it is cold, Norwegians love this simple yet tasty dish.
There aren’t many ingredients needed, but it takes some time because I prefer meat properly tender.
You can use eithe lamb or sheep meat. I prefer the latter because it gives more flavour. Check (Roasted leg of lamb)
The fat must be included to enrich the flavour.
The back, shoulder and neck of sheep meat are mostly used.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 kg sheep or lamb meat cut in pieces
- 2 medium-sized cabbage heads
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt
- About 3 tablespoons wheat flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon whole pepper
- 4 potatoes
How to prepare Fårikål
Take a large saucepan and start with one layer of meat, then sprinkle some salt, pepper and flour and then put one layer of cabbage.
Repeat the same process until you use all the ingredients. (Cabbage rolls in white sauce)
Afterwards, pour in some water until the saucepan is half full.
You can adjust the water and the amount of flour according to whether you want a thicker or thinner sauce.
Let this cook on low heat until the meat is so tender that it falls apart and the cabbage is cooked through.
Finally boil potatoes and serve with Fårikål.
We are two people and we had this for dinner the next day as well and it tasted even better everytime it remains longer in the fridge.
Fårikål Recipe
Course: Norwegian RecipesCuisine: NorwegianDifficulty: Medium4
servings30
minutes3
hours98
kcal3
hours30
minutes Farikal or (Fårikål) is a traditional Norwegian dish that many people are very fond of.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 kg sheep or lamb meat cut in pieces
2 medium-sized cabbage heads
1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt
About 3 tablespoons wheat flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoon whole pepper
4 potatoes
Instructions
- Take a large saucepan and start with one layer of meat, then sprinkle some salt, pepper and flour and then put one layer of cabbage.
- Repeat the same process until you use all the ingredients. (Cabbage rolls in white sauce)
- Afterwards, pour in some water until the saucepan is half full.
You can adjust the water and the amount of flour according to whether you want a thicker or thinner sauce. - Let this cook on low heat until the meat is so tender that it falls apart and the cabbage is cooked through.
Finally boil potatoes and serve with Fårikål.
Nutrition Facts
5 servings per container
Serving Size100g
Calories98
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Sodium 32mg 2%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 30mg 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
- Protein 6g 12%
- Vitamin C 30%
- Calcium 3%
- Iron 3%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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