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Fårikål (Norwegian National Dish)

Name: Fårikål (Norwegian National Dish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: fusion
Ingredients: 3 Lbs Lamb; 1 head White Cabbage; 3 tablespoons Whole black peppercorns; 3 tsp Salt; 1 1/2 cups Water; 5 tablespoons Flour

A classic Norwegian lamb from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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servings

936

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Norwegian Lamb in TheMealDB. Original source: https://scandinaviancookbook.com/farikal-national-dish-of-norway/

Ingredients

3 LbsLamb
1 headWhite Cabbage
3 tablespoonsWhole black peppercorns
3 tspSalt
1 1/2 cupsWater
5 tablespoonsFlour

Instructions

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Cut the lamb into large pieces.
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Slice the cabbage into large wedges, keeping the core attached.
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Add a layer of lamb pieces to the bottom of a large pot, fatty side down. Sprinkle with peppercorns and salt. Add a layer of cabbage wedges on top. Repeat with more layers of lamb, peppercorns, and cabbage, ending with cabbage on top.
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Optional: Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons on top of the lamb for a thicker stew.
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Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Cook on low heat for 2 – 3 hours, until the lamb gently falls away from the bone.
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Serve with boiled potatoes and fresh parsley, covering generously with the fårikål broth.