Homemade Norwegian Surkål
Tangy, sweet and soft surkål is the classic side dish that makes a Norwegian Christmas dinner complete. This recipe for homemade Norwegian surkål gives cabbage …
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Instructions
Finely shred the cabbage and cut the apples into thin wedges.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cabbage and cook for a couple of minutes while stirring.
Add apples, caraway, salt, sugar, vinegar, freshly ground pepper and stock.
Stir well, cover with a lid and let the surkål simmer over low heat for 45 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally and add a little more liquid if needed.
Season near the end with more vinegar or sugar if you want more acidity or sweetness.
Nutrition per serving
Energi ca. 133 kcal
Protein 4.9 g
Fett 1.4 g
Karbohydrater 29.7 g
Fiber 9.7 g
Sukker 17.9 g
Salt 4.7 g
Tips & tricks
Adjust with vinegar and sugar right at the end. This makes it easier to find the right balance between tangy and sweet, especially if the apples you use are very sweet or tart.
Did you know?
Norwegian surkål gets its classic flavor from the balance between acidity, sweetness and caraway. Apple adds mild fruitiness and makes the cabbage rounder, which suits rich Christmas food and traditional meat dishes. The long cooking time softens the cabbage and lets the flavors come together.
