CHICKEN LIVER PâTé

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Categories     Chicken     Dairy     Herb     Appetizer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds chicken livers, trimmed
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup minced onion
2 tablespoon brandy
7 canned anchovy fillets, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Lemon slices
Watercress
Assorted crackers and baguette slices

Steps:

  • Cook chicken livers in large pot of simmering salted water until tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain chicken livers; cool.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add brandy and bring to boil. Remove from heat. Cool completely.
  • Finely grind livers, onion mixture, anchovies and remaining 1/2 cup butter in processor. Add allspice, nutmeg and cayenne pepper and process mixture until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Garnish pâté with lemon slices and watercress. Serve pâté with crackers and baguette slices.

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