Hawaiian Pate

This unique Hawaiian Pate is a show-stopping appetizer that blends rich chicken livers with warm spices like curry powder and paprika. The mixture is enriched with butter, brandy, and sherry, then set with gelatin to create a smooth, sliceable texture. Creatively molded into the shape of a pineapple and decorated with olives and fresh pineapple leaves, it offers a playful visual appeal alongside its savory, aromatic flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or as an elegant starter served with crisp crackers.

Cooking Method: Sautéing

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 1654.3

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This unique Hawaiian Pate is a show-stopping appetizer that blends rich chicken livers with warm spices like curry powder and paprika. The mixture is enriched with butter, brandy, and sherry, then set with gelatin to create a smooth, sliceable texture. Creatively molded into the shape of a pineapple and decorated with olives and fresh pineapple leaves, it offers a playful visual appeal alongside its savory, aromatic flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or as an elegant starter served with crisp crackers.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Butter
1 Onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs Chicken livers, cut up
3/4 cups Chicken broth
2 tablespoons Dry sherry
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Curry powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/8 teaspoons Pepper
2 cloves Garlic, crushed
1/3 cups Brandy
2 tablespoons Unflavored gelatin

Directions

1
In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of butter over medium heat and saut the chopped onion until golden brown.
2
Add the cut-up chicken livers to the skillet and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
3
Stir in the dry sherry, paprika, curry powder, salt, pepper, crushed garlic, and 1/2 cup of chicken broth.
4
Continue cooking for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5
Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until completely smooth.
6
Add the remaining 1/4 cup of chicken broth and the unflavored gelatin to the blender and puree again to combine.
7
Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter and blend it into the liver mixture along with the brandy.
8
Stir in toasted walnuts with a fork to distribute them evenly throughout the pate.
9
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator overnight until firm enough to handle.
10
Shape the chilled pate mixture with your hands into the form of a pineapple.
11
Decorate the "pineapple" with sliced stuffed olives to resemble the fruit's skin pattern.
12
Cap the top with fresh pineapple leaves for a decorative finish and serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1654.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 138.2g213%
Saturated Fat 56.7g284%
Cholesterol 385.1mg129%
Sodium 3251.9mg136%
Total Carbohydrate 15.6g6%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 76.5g153%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The ingredient list includes "1 cup" with no item specified, but the directions mention stirring in toasted walnuts. It is assumed this 1 cup quantity refers to toasted walnuts to be mixed into the pate before chilling.

Ensure the pate is thoroughly chilled and firm before attempting to shape it into a pineapple. If it is too soft, it may not hold its shape. You can place it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm it up slightly faster if needed.

For the best visual effect, use green-stuffed olives and arrange them in a diamond pattern on the sides of the pineapple shape. Fresh pineapple leaves can be purchased from grocery stores that sell whole pineapples or from Asian markets.

This pate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep it covered tightly with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.

Keywords: appetizer, blending, brandy, broth, butter, chicken, chopped, crushed, curry, cut, dry, garlic, gelatin, hawaiian, indian, livers, onion, paprika, pate, pepper

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