Testing - fårikål: Norwegian Lamb and Cabbage Stew

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/83349/farikal/
http://www.matoppskrift.no/sider/recipe_2118967762.asp#axzz4Lt3aGzoi
http://www.nordicnibbler.com/2010/09/farikal-recipe.html
http://mylittlenorway.com/2008/09/lamb-in-cabbage/

1 - First mistake. I used red cabbage. The colour looked like zombie flesh. Second mistake, I think anyway, is too much water. The flavours were diluted.

1.5 lbs lamb, cubed, with bones in
1/2 of a cabbage head, cut into 8ths
1 tsp black peppercorns
4 juniper berries
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
a generous pinch of salt
Chicken broth (optional)
Potatoes or good crusty bread

1. In a saucepan, layer the ingredients, starting with the lamb, and keep layering until they are all used up.
2. Pour broth or water just until all is covered.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is meltingly tender.
4. Serve with boiled potatoes or crusty bread.