This elegant chicken liver pâté offers a luxurious texture and deep, complex flavors that make it perfect for entertaining. The livers are gently poached with celery and peppercorns to ensure tenderness before being blended into a smooth paste. Warm spices like nutmeg and cloves, along with a splash of Calvados and sweet dried currants, add sophisticated layers of taste. The result is a spread that is both rich and balanced, ideal for serving on toasted baguette slices or crackers. It pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or a light red, making it an excellent starter for dinner parties or a special holiday appetizer.
Pate Maison Ala Silver Palate
Description
This elegant chicken liver pâté offers a luxurious texture and deep, complex flavors that make it perfect for entertaining. The livers are gently poached with celery and peppercorns to ensure tenderness before being blended into a smooth paste. Warm spices like nutmeg and cloves, along with a splash of Calvados and sweet dried currants, add sophisticated layers of taste. The result is a spread that is both rich and balanced, ideal for serving on toasted baguette slices or crackers. It pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or a light red, making it an excellent starter for dinner parties or a special holiday appetizer.Directions
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Combine celery, peppercorns, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add chicken livers to the simmering liquid.
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Simmer gently for about 10 minutes until livers are just cooked but still slightly pink inside.
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Drain livers and discard the celery and peppercorns.
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Place livers in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
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Add butter, cayenne, mustard, nutmeg, cloves, onion, garlic, and Calvados to the processor.
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Process until the mixture is well blended and very smooth.
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Scrape the mixture into a bowl and stir in the dried currants.
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Transfer the pâté to a crock or terrine and smooth the top.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
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Allow the pâté to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 654.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.7g29%
- Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
- Cholesterol 101.0mg34%
- Sodium 5016.1mg210%
- Total Carbohydrate 97.5g33%
- Dietary Fiber 38.3g154%
- Sugars 4.7g
- Protein 52.0g104%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
