[Quick Facts]
Main Ingredients: Lamb meat, Cabbage, Peppercorns, Flour
Time Required: 2 hours
Serves: 10

Ingredients:

  • 3 kg (6.5 pounds) sliced lamb shoulder, neck, or breast on the bone
  • 3 kg (6.5 pounds) cabbage, in large wedges
  • Salt
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 liter boiling water
  • 1.5 dl (2/3 cup flour)
  • 1.25 dl (1/2 cup) cold water

    • Instructions:

    (1) In a wide heavy pot, layer the meat with the cabbage, sprinkling each layer with salt and peppercorns.

    (2) Add boiling water.

    (3) Bring to a boil and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

    (4) Season with salt and pepper. The stock should be quite peppery.

    (5) Stir the flour into the cold water, then stir into the pot to thicken. Bring to a boil.

    Serve with boiled potatoes.

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