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Chicken Liver Parfait

Smooth, rich chicken liver parfait with butter topping

GiGill Meller
DE
Vorbereitung
20m
Kochen
25m
Schritte
12
Portionen
8
Schwierigkeit
Mittel

Zubereitung

  1. Schritt 1Heat the pan

    Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat in the fireplace or on the stovetop.

  2. Schritt 2Toast the bread

    Toast the bread slices in the dry hot pan until golden and crisp on both sides.

    Brot
  3. Schritt 3Slice the shallots

    Finely chop the shallots.

    Schalotte
  4. Schritt 4Sauté the shallots

    Add the olive oil to a hot pan and sauté the shallots until softened and translucent.

    SchalotteOlivenöl
  5. Schritt 5Deglaze with wine

    Pour in the white wine and let it bubble and reduce.

    Weißwein
  6. Schritt 6Cook the livers

    Add the chicken livers to the pan and cook until browned on the outside but still pink inside. Season with salt and black pepper.

    HähnchenleberSalzschwarzer Pfeffer
  7. Schritt 7Blend the mixture

    Transfer the cooked liver mixture to a blender. Add the eggs, cream, and 50 g of butter. Blend until completely smooth.

    HähnchenleberEiSahneButter50 g von 150 g
  8. Schritt 8Strain the mixture

    Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps.

  9. Schritt 9Bake the parfait

    Pour the strained mixture into a lined loaf pan or terrine mold. Place in a water bath and bake until just set.

    Hinweis

    The exact temperature and time aren't specified—watch for the center to be just firm.

  10. Schritt 10Melt the butter topping

    Melt the remaining 100 g of butter in a small pan.

    Butter100 g von 150 g
  11. Schritt 11Pour the butter layer

    Once the parfait has cooled, pour the melted butter over the top to seal. Refrigerate until the butter sets and the parfait is fully chilled.

    Butter
  12. Schritt 12Slice and serve

    Slice the parfait and serve on toasted bread. Top with arugula if desired.

    BrotRucola