Fårikål Express (Norwegian National Cabbage, Potato & Black Peppercorn Lamb Braise) – Authentic Norway Recipe
Voted Norway’s national dish: sweet green cabbage and tender lamb steamed with fragrant black peppercorns.
- Country of Origin
- 🇳🇴 Norway (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender lamb chunks, Wedges of crisp green cabbage, Steamed waxy Yukon potatoes, Whole black peppercorns, Sea salt
Ingredients for Fårikål Express (Norwegian National Cabbage, Potato & Black Peppercorn Lamb Braise) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender lamb chunks, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups wedges of crisp green cabbage, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup steamed waxy Yukon potatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with whole black peppercorns
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Norway seasoning (sea salt, fresh parsley, rich broth)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender lamb chunks for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, whole black peppercorns, and sea salt, fresh parsley, rich broth, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add wedges of crisp green cabbage and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in steamed waxy Yukon potatoes right before serving warm.