Chicken liver and pistachio nut pate is a classic French dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course. It's made with a combination of chicken livers, pistachio nuts, butter, and cream, and it has a smooth, creamy texture and a rich, savory flavor. This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken livers, and it's also a great way to impress your guests with a dish that is both delicious and elegant.
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QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN LIVER PATE
A very easy pate that's big on taste as opposed to those that boil the livers. Great on crackers and especially in Beef Wellington!
Provided by Axe1678
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy sillet over medium heat.
- Add cleaned chicken livers and saute until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Cut ino quarters and cool.
- Save pan drippings.
- In a blender or food processor, combine liver pieces with the reserved pan drippings, onion, salt and pepper.
- Blend well for about 20 seconds.
- Optional: Blend in the hard boiled egg for a richer pate.
- Enjoy!
CHICKEN LIVER AND PISTACHIO NUT PATE
I make this pate at my pub and for parties. Customers ask for the recipe all the time. Serve with crackers or garlic toast.
Provided by rlaz
Categories Pate
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in soup mix and white wine. Arrange chicken livers in pan, and cook until browned and cooked though.
- Place shelled pistachio nuts in food processor and pulse to grind. Add cream cheese and water; process until smooth. Add chicken livers, and process until smooth. Season to taste with onion and garlic powder. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 133.4 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 227.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
PATE WITH PISTACHIOS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut pork and veal into cubes and set aside.
- Cut ham into 1/2-inch cubes. There should be about 2 cups. Set aside.
- Carefully trim chicken livers. Cut off and discard any connecting membranes.
- Heat butter in a heavy skillet and add shallots. Cook briefly, stirring. Add chicken livers and sprinkle with thyme and bay leaf. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Put cubed veal into the container of a food processor or electric blender and blend slightly finer than store-bought hamburger. Empty veal into a mixing bowl.
- Put pork into the container of a food processor or electric blender and blend a little coarser than store-bought hamburger. Add pork to veal.
- Put liver mixture into the container of a food processor or electric blender and blend as finely as possible. Pour and scrape this into the bowl with ham and veal. Add the reserved two cups of cubed ham and the pistachios. Add allspice, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, wine, salt and pepper and blend well with fingers. To test mixture for seasoning, shape a small portion of the mixture into a patty and cook, turning once, in nonstick skillet until cooked through. Taste the patty and add more seasonings as desired.
- Pack the mixture into a 5- or 6-cup loaf pan. Smooth over the top, rounding it slightly. Place bacon slices on top. Cover closely with foil and place pate in a heatproof baking dish. Set the dish on the stove and pour boiling water around loaf pan. Bring the water to the boil. Place the pate in the water bath in the oven and bake 45 minutes or to an internal temperature (using meat thermometer) of 150 degrees. Remove pate from oven and let stand until ready to serve.
- This pate is excellent hot or cold. Cut it crosswise into slices and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 316, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 461 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN LIVER AND PISTACHIO NUT PATE
I make this pate at my pub and for parties. Customers ask for the recipe all the time. Serve with crackers or garlic toast.
Provided by rlaz
Categories Pate
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in soup mix and white wine. Arrange chicken livers in pan, and cook until browned and cooked though.
- Place shelled pistachio nuts in food processor and pulse to grind. Add cream cheese and water; process until smooth. Add chicken livers, and process until smooth. Season to taste with onion and garlic powder. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 133.4 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 227.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CHICKEN LIVER PATE WITH SOUR CHERRIES AND SAGE TOAST
This is a great pate recipe! I have made it with dried cranberries and added 1/3 cup chopped pistachio nuts. Yummy!
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Spreads
Time 38m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the pâté:.
- In a small, covered bowl, soak the cherries in the brandy overnight at room temperature.
- Then drain cherries, pressing out brandy, and reserve cherries and brandy separately.
- In a large sauté pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat until melted.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, and then add the livers.
- Sprinkle with salt, allspice and pepper.
- Cook about 2 minutes, turning livers as needed.
- Add reserved brandy and increase heat to high.
- Cook until livers are just done, and brandy/juice has cooked down until pan is almost dry, about 1½ to 2 minutes.
- Immediately remove from heat and place mixture in a food processor.
- Process until smooth, then add reserved cherries (and nuts) and pulse just enough to mix - not to chop them.
- Pack pâté in a 2-cup crock or pâté mold.
- Cover surface with plastic wrap and chill pâté at least 4 hours, can be prepared up to 3 days before serving.
- Serve with Sage Toast.
- To make Sage Toast:.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Meanwhile, heat oil and sage in a very small pan until just warmed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to infuse sage flavour.
- Lay out baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush slices with the oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and bake for about 10 minutes or until crisp.
Tips:
- To ensure the smoothest pâté, use a food processor or blender to grind the chicken livers until they are very fine.
- Soak the pistachios in warm water for 30 minutes before using. This will help to soften them and make them easier to blend.
- If you don't have any Madeira wine on hand, you can substitute another dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
- Serve the pâté with crackers, bread, or vegetables. You can also use it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
Conclusion:
Chicken liver and pistachio nut pâté is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties or gatherings, and it can also be enjoyed as a simple meal with some bread or crackers. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, this pâté is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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