Pistachio and port chicken liver pâté
Ingredients
- 225 g (1/2 lb) chicken livers
- 500 ml (2 cups) water
- 50 ml (1/5 cup) salted butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Port
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) 35% cream
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) pistachios, chopped
Preparation
- Rinse and dry chicken livers.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and simmer chicken livers for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a non-stick frying pan set over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the onions and garlic.
- Add chicken livers and cook approximately 4 minutes. Let cool for 5 or 6 minutes.
- In a food processor, purée the chicken liver and onion mixture; incorporate Port and cream.
- Add pistachios and process at medium speed until mixture is smooth (make sure to not grind the pistachios entirely).
- Pour into a mould, cover and refrigerate.
- Serve on canapés during happy hour or as an appetizer.
Note:
It keeps easily for three or four days, and the port can be replaced by brandy or sherry if you prefer. This pâté is delicious served with onion compote.

