Nov 2023

Spicy chicken-liver pâté

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Spicy chicken-liver pâté

Many years ago, one of my friends in Buckinghamshire gave me the basis for this recipe. In those days, we used ginger powder and would not have thought about using red chillis to give the pâté a bit of zing. Times have changed, so I have modified the original recipe accordingly.

This chicken liver pâté is a delicious and flavorful appetiser that combines the rich taste of chicken livers with the warmth of ginger and red chilli:

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chilling 2

Total Time 2 30

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine British

Servings 6 people

Calories 28 kcal

Equipment

1 Large cast iron frying pan

Ingredients

600 g fresh chicken livers (trimmed and cleaned)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
2 whole red chillis
1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
½ unsalted butter
¼ cup cognac

Seasoning - to taste

1 pinch rock salt
tsp black pepper

Garnish

2 tbsp garlic butter
1 whole red chilli sliced

Instructions

Rinse the chicken livers under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove any connective tissue or greenish parts.
In a large cast iron frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic, red chilli and grated ginger, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chicken livers to the cast iron frying panand cook them for about 5-7 minutes, turning them halfway through. They should be cooked through but still slightly pink in the centre.
Carefully add the cognac to the cast iron frying pan and allow it to simmer for a minute or two. This will deglaze the pan and add a depth of flavour to the pâté. Be cautious, as the alcohol may ignite briefly.
Transfer the cooked livers and sautéed ingredients to a food processor. Add the remaining butter and process until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon the mixture into ramekins or a dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Seal with a layer of melted garlic butter and garnish with slices of red chilli.
Refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight to allow the flavours to meld and the pâté to set.
Before serving, let the pâté come to room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Serve this Spicy chicken liver pâté on a baguette, crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

This chicken liver pâté with ginger has a rich, savory flavor with a hint of warmth from the ginger. Adjust the seasoning and ginger to your liking, and feel free to get creative with the presentation and accompaniments.

Keyword chicken liver, pate, spicy

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Spicy chicken-liver pâté