Ingredient appreciation — what makes Fårikål special

What sets Fårikål apart is the handling of lamb. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the clean and oceanic result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

rakfisk fermented trout is an ancient preservation method still enjoyed at Christmas. The a Bergen fish market lunch atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had brunost brown cheese as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Fårikål is the place to start.