Liver pâté
Liver pâté is a smooth and creamy spread made from liver, typically chicken or duck liver, along with other ingredients such as butter, herbs, and spices. It's often served as an appetizer on toast or crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken liver or duck liver
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon brandy or cognac (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the liver under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the liver to the skillet and cook until browned on the outside but slightly pink on the inside.
- Remove the liver from the skillet and let it cool slightly.
- In a food processor, combine the liver, onion mixture, remaining butter, brandy (if using), thyme, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the pâté to a serving dish or individual ramekins, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the liver pâté with toasted bread or crackers.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 393mg (131%)Sodium: 97mg (4%)Potassium: 314mg (9%)Fiber: 0.4g (2%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 12592IU (252%)Vitamin C: 22mg (27%)Calcium: 35mg (4%)Iron: 10mg (56%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
