Mutton Stew

Ingredients

1 Tbs. butter
700 g (1 1/2 pounds) boneless lamb shoulder meat, sliced or in chunks
1/4 medium cabbage, in thin wedges
1/4 small rutabaga, sliced
1 large carrot, in chunks
salt
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 dl (3/4 cup) water
2 1/2 Tbs. butter
3/4 dl (1/3 cup) flour
vinegar
sugar

Instructions

1) Melt the butter in the bottom of a pot.

2) Add the meat, then the vegetables. Sprinkle with salt, ginger and pepper.

3) Pour over water to cover. Bring to a boil and skim well.

4) Lower heat and simmer, shaking the pot now and then so the meat won't stick, until the meat is tender, 60-75 minutes.

5) Melt the butter and stir in the flour. Gradually add cooking liquid.

6) Season with salt, pepper, vinegar and sugar.

7) Arrange meat and vegetables on a platter.

8) Serve with sauce and boiled potatoes. Enjoy!