Fårikål

You can not visit Norway in autumn without tasting fårikål. Fårikål, or “sheep in cabbage”, is popularly regarded as Norway’s national dish. It even has its own festive day on the last Thursday in September. Throughout the autumn months, people all around the country arrange lamb stew parties.

The reason why fårikål became famous. Because it is a dish that Norwegians often make when gathering friends or family.

The season begins around September when the sheep are moved to the valleys from their mountainous pastures (having indulged in fresh grass all summer, their mutton is extra tasty). Commonly served with potatoes and bread on the side, the stew goes well with beer.

Norway’s national dish fårikål is easy to make and tastes heavenly – especially in good company. Many restaurants have delicacies on the menu. So it is easy for you to enjoy this delicious food in Norway. But in Oslo, try it at Lorry or Kaffistova - two exceptional restaurants in the capital that specialize in traditional Norwegian food.