HAM LOAF WITH PISTACHIOS

Ham Loaf With Pistachios image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds cooked ham
1 tablespoon butter, plus butter for greasing the pan
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 pound mushrooms, cut in very small cubes
1/2 cup chopped celery
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup pistachios
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Cut the ham into cubes and, in a food processor, chop it medium coarse. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a skillet and add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, celery, salt and pepper. Cook briefly until vegetables are wilted. Add the chicken broth; bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Spoon the mixture into a bowl. Add the ham, bread crumbs, eggs, pistachios, sour cream, cumin, nutmeg and parsley. Blend well.
Butter a loaf pan that measures 9 by 5 by 2 1/2 inches. Add the mixture and pack well. Smooth over the top and put in the oven. Bake 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand in a warm place at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot with sweet relish or chutney.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 683, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 2624 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams