Mutton Stew

Description
Serves 4



Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon 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
 * 15 cm (6" length) leek, in chunks
 * salt
 * 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
 * 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 dl (3/4 cup) water
 * 2 1/2 tablespoon butter
 * 3/4 dl (1/3 cup) flour
 * vinegar
 * sugar

Directions

 * Melt the butter in the bottom of a pot.
 * Add the meat, then the vegetables.
 * Sprinkle with salt, ginger and pepper.
 * Pour over water to cover.
 * Bring to a boil and skim well.
 * Lower heat and simmer 60-75 minutes.
 * Melt the butter and stir in the flour.
 * Gradually add cooking liquid.
 * Season with salt, pepper, vinegar and sugar.
 * Serve with sauce and boiled potatoes.