Chicken Liver Pate alla Toscana
Cook Time 1 hour + chilling
Servings 6-8
Ingredients
For the Parmigiano Biscotti
100g plain flour Tipo 00
100g grated parmigiano
100g caster sugar
75g polenta flour
110g soft butter
1 egg
For the pate
500g of chicken liver
60g butter
Half brown onion (finely diced)
2 leaves of sage
10g capers
15g anchovies
30ml vin santo (sweet wine)
250ml chicken stock
Salt and pepper
This is a Tuscan entrée and we tried at Giro d’ Italia to make it more appetible for Australians, so this is not the original recipe but we have taken inspiration and made it more modern and we substitute the bread crostini with Parmigiano Biscotti and add some fresh seasonal fruit and balsamic vinegar.
Method
In a large bowl mix all the ingredients.
Once the ingredients are well mixed, transfer the dough onto a piece of glad wrap and form
a roll that is approximately 2cm in diameter.
Let rest in the fridge for 2 hours at least.
Take off the cling wrap and cut pieces of half cm and transfer the biscotti onto a tray with
baking paper. Leave 2 cm between each one and cook in the oven at 180C for 8-10mins.
Slice the onion and caramelize in a frypan with the butter.
Add the cleaned chicken liver and brown them, Careful not to burn the onion. Add capers, anchovies, sage and a little salt. Add the sweet wine and let evaporate completely. Add the stock bit by bit and cook gradually and slowly until the stock is finished and absorbed, similar to how risotto is cooked. Blitz everything or chop finely with a chefs knife. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate.
To plate up, place the Parmigiano biscotti onto a plate. Form a quenelle with 2 teaspoons and place the pate on top of the biscotti. Cut a piece of seasonal fruit such as strawberry or raspberry small enough to be placed on top of the pate. One drop of balsamic vinegar, one drop of EVOO, 1 flake of sea salt and to finish a little sprig of thyme.
This is perfect for a nibble with a drink when you invite friends to your home ... for sure you will impress them.
