Need A Quick Dinner? Try This Norwegian-Style Charcuterie Board Meal

If you're seeking a quick dinner that brings the flavor, look no further than a Norwegian-inspired charcuterie board meal. You can easily change up an average charcuterie spread of meats and cheeses by giving it a twist by incorporating elements from Norwegian spekemat med eggerøre, a smorgasbord cold meal. Typically enjoyed in the summer months and on holidays like the Scandinavian country's Constitution Day, the board contains cured meats (spekemat) like lamb or ham paired with a fluffy serving of scrambled eggs (eggerøre) garnished with herbs. 

The cold board dish is an ideal simple Norwegian summer dish as a satisfying variety of proteins typically paired with bread or other carbs and refreshing veggies and fruits. Not only does it come together quickly for a simple yet complete meal at home or gathering with friends, it also doesn't require spending a lot of time in the kitchen. All-in-all, crafting your own spekemat med eggerøre-inspired charcuterie board is a win-win; an easy and fun nod to Norwegian cuisine, that comes together relatively easily without having to break out a complex recipe. 

When putting together a Norweigian-style cold meal of assorted meats, scrambled eggs, cheeses, and bread, it helps to keep in mind some key tips for building a charcuterie board. For instance, this is a great opportunity to try out different Norwegian cheeses, such as cow's milk Jarlsberg or Scandinavian brown cheese with notes of caramel. Add jams and complementary condiments like mustard for extra flavor. 

On a Reddit post on r/Norway about typical dishes and recipes in the Scandinavian country, one user suggested that the cold board was great for a light summer meal, especially with a variety of meats. "Basically, you buy a selection of cured meats (a classic combo would be Strandaskinke cured ham, morrpølse or Strandamør dark sausage, and a salami — but go wild, you can get moose and reindeer sausage or Italian variants), and eat it with crisp flatbread, scrambled eggs, and sour cream porridge," they wrote. 

For serving, simply lay out the meats, cheeses, bread, and sliced fruits and vegetables on a board, placing the scrambled eggs in a bowl with a serving spoon. Or assemble bites (eggerøre på bruschetta med) comprised of the fluffy scrambled eggs and cured meats atop toast. If you want to give the meal an extra touch, enjoy the light and easy charcuterie with wine, followed by popular Norwegian desserts like sitronfromasj, which is a traditional lemon mousse.