CHICKEN LIVER AND BRANDY PATE

CHICKEN LIVER AND BRANDY PATE image

Yield 8-10 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large shallots finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
2 tsp of fresh thyme finely chopped
1 lb chicken liver
1/3 cup brandy
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1.5 sticks (or ¾ cup) of butter (unsalted)
½ tsp salt
2 allspice berries ground
½ tsp ground ginger

Steps:

1. Mix shallots, garlic, thyme, and a knob of butter in a pan at medium heat. Cook until the shallots and garlic are soft. Add chicken liver cut into 1 inch chunks and turn the heat to medium-high. Cook until livers are brown on the outside and still pink in the middle. Tip into food processor. 2. Add the brandy into the pan and reduce to about 2 tablespoons. Add to food processor. 3. Add cream, salt, allspice, and ginger into food processor. Blend until smooth. 4. Add about half of the butter cut up into the food processor and blend until smooth. 5. Run a mixture through a sieve to remove the larger chunks. Let stand to cool. 6. After 30 minutes, when the mix has cooled, melt the remaining butter and pour over the top. Put into the fridge to set. 7. Serve after the pate has set with your favorite crackers or bread.