FARIKAL (LAMB AND CABBAGE)

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This traditional recipe is especially popular in the early autumn when farmers in Norway bring their sheep down from high elevations where they've grazed all summer on wild grasses, weeds and fragrant herbs that grow on the mountains.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs lamb (lamb chops work also) or 2 lbs mutton (lamb chops work also)
1 small cabbage
1 teaspoon salt
10 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
up to 2 cups water
finely chopped parsley
1 cup sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim and cut the meat into large, even-sized cubes and then blanch in boiling water.
  • Remove some of the outer, coarse leaves of the cabbage and cut the stalk away.
  • Make layers of cabbage and meat in a heavy casserole. Sprinkle with salt and peppercorns between layers. Add the bay leaf and sufficient water to cover the ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil and skim the surface well; turn down the heat and cover with a lid. Simmer on low heat for 60-90 minutes or until the meat is tender.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley. Serve with hot French bread or with Danish rye. You can also make a gravy from any remaining seasoned lamb broth in the pan and pour it over the potatoes.

Tomi Amar
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Aamir Butt
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This dish is a keeper!


BoowhoRU 1
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I'm definitely going to make this dish again.


Muneer Shafie
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Shoket Ali
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Patrice Pierson
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The lamb is so tender and the cabbage is cooked perfectly.


Bilillee Gommaa
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


Rui Kawazaki
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great meal to make on a weeknight, as it's quick and easy to prepare.


Deborah Cowan
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with a few simple ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Javid Iqbal
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This was my first time making farikal, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was delicious.


Mamun Shishir
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love how easy it is to make, and the results are always fantastic.


Sjub Roy
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This dish was a delight! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the cabbage was cooked to perfection. I especially enjoyed the combination of spices, which gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor.