2 tbsp butter 30 mL
1 lb chicken livers, cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) pieces 450 g
2 tbsp chopped shallots (or less) 30 mL
3 tbsp Cognac or Madeira (or less) 45 mL
1/2 cup unflavored yogurt or heavy cream 125 mL
1/8 tsp ground allspice 0.5 mL
1/8 tsp crushed dried thyme 0.5 mL
1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 0.5 mL
4 tbsp butter, melted 60 mL
parsley sprigs
In a heavy skillet, melt the 2 tbsp/30 mL butter over moderate heat. Add the chicken livers and sauté about 3 minutes or until lightly browned outside but still pink inside. Remove from the heat and pour the contents of the skillet into the container of an electric blender.
Add the shallots, Cognac or Madeira, yogurt or heavy cream, allspice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Blend at medium speed until a smooth paste is formed. Add the melted butter and blend a few seconds more. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Pack the liver mousse into an attractive serving bowl. Cover with aluminum foil and chill thoroughly. Garnish with the parsley and serve, accompanied with crackers.
1 lb chicken livers, cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) pieces 450 g
2 tbsp chopped shallots (or less) 30 mL
3 tbsp Cognac or Madeira (or less) 45 mL
1/2 cup unflavored yogurt or heavy cream 125 mL
1/8 tsp ground allspice 0.5 mL
1/8 tsp crushed dried thyme 0.5 mL
1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 0.5 mL
4 tbsp butter, melted 60 mL
parsley sprigs
In a heavy skillet, melt the 2 tbsp/30 mL butter over moderate heat. Add the chicken livers and sauté about 3 minutes or until lightly browned outside but still pink inside. Remove from the heat and pour the contents of the skillet into the container of an electric blender.
Add the shallots, Cognac or Madeira, yogurt or heavy cream, allspice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Blend at medium speed until a smooth paste is formed. Add the melted butter and blend a few seconds more. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Pack the liver mousse into an attractive serving bowl. Cover with aluminum foil and chill thoroughly. Garnish with the parsley and serve, accompanied with crackers.
