Chicken Liver Parfait with Brandy

A smooth chicken liver starter flavored with brandy and cream, served with toasted brioche and baby salad leaves.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 552.6 kcals 3315.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 2.6 grams 15.8 grams
Fat 45.4 grams 272.4 grams
Protein 30.4 grams 182.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
200
g
Butter
melted
4
tbsp
Liquids
1
tbsp
Meat
1000
g
Chicken Livers
cleaned with greenish or sinewy bits removed
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
pinch
Black Peppercorns
crushed, for decoration

Steps

  • Clean the chicken livers by removing any green or sinewy bits.
  • Heat 30ml of melted butter in a heavy frying pan until foaming.
  • Fry the livers gently for 4 minutes without browning and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add brandy to the pan and flame for a few seconds to burn off the alcohol.
  • Transfer livers to a food processor and blend while slowly adding the remaining butter.
  • Add the double cream to the processor and blend until smooth.
  • Pass the mixture through a sieve into a bowl using a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer to a terrine dish, top with crushed peppercorns and reserved butter, then chill for two hours.
  • Scoop the chilled parfait onto plates and serve with toasted brioche and salad.