CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients. If you are using frozen chicken livers, defrost before using.
- Clean the livers by soaking the livers in the milk for 20 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry with kitchen paper and remove any connective tissue with a sharp knife, then chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
- Heat 1 ounce of the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until the butter has melted and is foaming. Add the minced shallots and cook until they are softened and translucent.
- Turn the heat up and add the chopped livers. Cook for 3 minutes, turning with a spatula; do not worry of the centers are a little pink, that's fine.
- Put the livers to one side to cool slightly. As they are cooling, reheat the pan they were cooked in over high heat and add the sherry or wine. Stir to scrape up any bits of liver on the pan (also know as deglaze ) and let this bubble until reduced to a bare tablespoon.
- Add back the livers to the pan, and toss to coat.
- Tip everything into a food processor. Add the thyme, salt, black pepper, mace and ginger and blitz to combine. Add the cream, 3 ounces of the butter, and blitz until super-smooth.
- Using a fine sieve, push the liver mousse through the remove any lumps or remaining bits of connective tissue into a bowl. Using a wooden spoon whip the mousse once again and now it will be light and airy and exceedingly smooth.
- Decant the mousse into either a serving dish or individual jars. Try to avoid any holes, so gently push the mousse into the dish using the back of a spoon. Put into the refrigerator for an hour to set. Individual jars will only need 30 minutes. While the mousse is setting, melt the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat then leave to cool.
- Once cooled, pour a layer of butter over the mousse, return to the refrigerator until chilled and ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 604 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 31 g, Sodium 752 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 52 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CLASSIC TERRINE OF FOIE GRAS
Whole foie gras can vary in size (goose liver tends to be larger than duck). If your foie gras differs from the recipe by more than half a pound, increase or decrease the size of the terrine, the weight (see "special equipment," below), and the seasonings accordingly. If you don't have an oval terrine, you could use a ceramic soufflé dish or a glass loaf pan that's just large enough for the foie gras to fit in snugly. Note that a foie gras terrine is supposed to have a layer of fat-it may look a bit odd, but it's actually quite delicious.
Categories Duck Appetizer Bake Cognac/Armagnac Chill Gourmet Sugar Conscious Low Sugar Kidney Friendly Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°F and line a small roasting pan with a folded kitchen towel or 6 layers of paper towels (this provides insulation so bottom of foie gras won't cook too quickly).
- Sprinkle each lobe and any loose pieces of foie gras on both sides with kosher salt and white pepper. Sprinkle one third of Sauternes in terrine and firmly press large lobe of foie gras, smooth side down, into bottom. (Wedge any loose pieces of foie gras into terrine to make lobe fit snugly.) Sprinkle with another third of Sauternes. Put smaller lobe of foie gras, smooth side up, into terrine and firmly press down to create a flat surface and snug fit. Sprinkle with remaining Sauternes. Cover surface of foie gras with plastic wrap, then cover terrine with lid or foil.
- Put terrine (with plastic wrap and lid) in roasting pan and fill roasting pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up side of terrine. Bake in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into center of foie gras registers 120°F, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or 160°F (for USDA standards), about 3 1/2 hours.
- Remove terrine from pan. Discard water and remove towel. Return terrine to roasting pan and remove lid. Put wrapped cardboard directly on surface of foie gras and set weight on cardboard (this will force fat to surface; don't worry if fat overflows). Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
- Remove weight and cardboard and spoon any fat that has dripped over side of terrine back onto top (fat will seal terrine). Chill, covered, until solid, at least 1 day.
- Unmold foie gras by running a hot knife around edge. Invert onto a plate and reinvert, fat side up, onto serving dish. Cut into slices with a heated sharp knife.
DUCK LIVER PâTé
This may not be as good as a true foie gras, but it's similar enough in flavor for a dish that costs only pennies to make. Not only can the pâté be served on toast - it can also serve as a finish for a classic Beef Wellington or enhance a stuffing or a meat loaf.
Provided by Jacques Pépin
Categories Condiment/Spread Duck Cognac/Armagnac Fall
Yield Makes 1/2 cup, enough for about 16 toasts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Place duck fat in a skillet, and cook over medium to high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the fat has melted and some of it has browned.
- 2. Add the shallots, and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Add the liver, herbes de Provence, and garlic, and cook over medium to high heat for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the salt and pepper.
- 3. Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the Cognac, and blend until liquefied. If a finer textured pâté is desired, push the mixture through the holes of a strainer with a spoon. This will yield 1/2 cup. Let cool for at least 1 1/2 hours, then cover and and refrigerate until serving time.
- 4. Spread the pâté on the toasted baguette slices, and serve. The pâté will keep, well covered, for 3 to 4 days.
SAUTEED DUCK FOIE GRAS
Categories Duck Appetizer Sauté Quick & Easy Vinegar Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- After deveining, cut the foie gras crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces, then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the canola oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Sauté half the foie gras until golden, 45 to 60 seconds on each side (it will be pink inside). Quickly transfer to a paper towel to drain and discard fat in skillet.
- Sauté the rest of the foie gras the same way, then discard all all but 1 tablespoon of remaining fat in skillet. Add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil. Serve foie gras with sauce.
TURKEY LIVER PATE (FOIS GRAS)
When buying a turkey with giblets, don't throw those tasty morsels away! The turkey liver can be almost as tasty as goose liver if properly prepared. Serve on your favorite crackers. Keeps well in the refrigerator for 5 days.
Provided by senecawoman
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place stock in a heavy pan; add salt and bring to a boil. Gently add liver with a spoon and return to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until liver is completely opaque in color, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove liver from the pan and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Put liver into a food mixer. Add cream, a little at a time, and process until smooth. Season with pepper. Chill before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 122.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 852.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE (PATE)
From "Summer On A Plate" by Anna Pump of the famed Loaves and Fishes store in Long Island. Serve with toast, crunchy French bread, or apple and pear slices. This can be made ahead of time and kept covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week. Prep time does not include 2 hour chilling time.
Provided by Epi Curious
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Over medium heat, saute' the onions in the olive oil in a heavy skiller for about 5 minutes until the onions turn glossy. Add the chicken livers and saute' for another 10 minutes, until just cooked. Cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor, add the Cognac, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg, and process until smooth. Add the butter, 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) at a time, processing each time until the butter is absorbed.
- Scrape the mousse into a pretty serving bowl and chill for 2 hours or more before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.6, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 287.6, Sodium 523.9, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 10.3
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