
Liver Pâté
Liver pâté is a delicious creamy appetizer rich in flavor. Made with calf liver, unsalted lard, butter, and seasonings like chopped onion, parsley, and tarragon, it is perfect for spreading on bread crostini or using as a filling for canapés. Nutmeg and white pepper add a touch of spice, making the pâté even more flavorful. Store it in the refrigerator and enjoy it within a few days to ensure maximum freshness.
Ingredients
- Calf liver
350G350G - Unsalted lard
300G300G - Butter
100G100G - Whole eggs
22 - White flour
50G50G - Finely chopped onion
11 - Chopped parsley and tarragon
1Tablespoon1Tablespoon - Nutmeg
1Pinch1Pinch - Saltto taste
- White pepperto taste
- Pork caul fat
1Large Piece1Large Piece
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 8
Sauté the chopped onion with a little butter over low heat; as soon as it starts to brown, turn off the heat and add the remaining butter to melt without frying
- STEP 2 OF 8
Meanwhile, cut the liver and lard into small pieces and pass them through a meat grinder using the small-hole disc
- STEP 3 OF 8
Collect the mixture in a large bowl, add the onion sauté, chopped parsley, and tarragon; blend the ingredients and pass them through a blender
- STEP 4 OF 8
To the obtained mixture, add the flour, eggs, nutmeg, pepper, and if necessary, a pinch of salt
- STEP 5 OF 8
Mix carefully
- STEP 6 OF 8
Line a round, high-sided mold with the pork caul fat, leaving enough overhang to cover the surface of the mold once filled
- STEP 7 OF 8
Pour the mixture into the mold, press it lightly to distribute evenly, cover by folding the pork caul fat, and cook in a bain-marie in the oven at medium heat (170 degrees) for about 45 minutes
- STEP 8 OF 8
Remove from the mold and place on the serving dish, removing the pork caul fat
Suggestions
Blender
Pan
Wooden Spoon
General Information
Storage notes
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days
More information
Liver pâté is a typical appetizer of Italian cuisine, particularly common in the central and northern regions. It is very versatile and can be served on toasted bread crostini or used as a filling for canapés or vol-au-vent.
Origin
Italia
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 356.77 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 4.34 |
of which Sugars (g) | 1.8 |
Fat (g) | 32.55 |
of which Saturates (g) | 12.31 |
Protein (g) | 11.84 |
Fiber (g) | 0.23 |
Sale (g) | 0.06 |
- Proteins11.84g·24%
- Carbohydrates4.34g·9%
- Fats32.55g·66%
- Fibers0.23g·0%