Chicken Liver Pâté
An addictive and fluffy recipe! The chicken liver pâté combines the rich and delicate flavors of the chicken liver with the sweetness of the caramelized onions. When this is emulsified with hard boiled eggs, it turns into the best liver pâté you could ask for!
Trim, peel, and small dice <quantity>7</quantity> medium onions
Add <quantity>1½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil to a large pan over low heat
Add the onions and spread them into an even layer
Cook for 2h, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn deep brown. Transfer to a bowl. The caramelized onions are ready
Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil
Lay out <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of chicken liver on a cutting board, and cut out all the connective tissue. Place the clean livers in a container
Reduce the heat to medium and add <quantity>2</quantity> eggs. Boil for 7m until hard boiled
Season with black pepper to taste and add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of port wine
Add <quantity>2</quantity> dried bay leaves and salt to taste
Finely grate <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of nutmeg
Let the livers marinate for 5m until flavored. They can stay in the marinade for up to 20m if needed
Transfer the eggs to an ice bath
Peel the eggs
Warm <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat
Fry the liver in small batches, while covered, until they turn deep brown. Use a skimmer to transfer to a bowl
Season with more salt and black pepper to taste, if needed
Finely grate more nutmeg add more port wine to taste
Add the caramelized onions on top. The sautéed chicken liver with caramelized onions is ready
Add the Sautéed Chicken Liver with Caramelized Onions to a blender
Add the eggs and salt to taste
Blend on high speed until emulsified and smooth
Transfer to a serving dish. The chicken liver pâté is ready
Garnish with a dried bay leaf and extra virgin olive oil to taste. Enjoy!
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