Chicken, Mushroom and Black Garlic Pate
Nicky's extra-special chicken, mushroom and black garlic pate showcases Black Garlic in a luxurious way.
Traditionally eaten slathered on thick crusty bread, you can enjoy pate on a cracker, in a sandwich, or as a dip for vegetables.
Recipe and photo credit: Nicky MacDonald
Chicken, Mushroom and Black Garlic Pate
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Category
Appetizer
Servings
4-6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Pate is best enjoyed slowly, at room temperature, with every bite being savoured. This extra-special pate showcases Black Garlic in a smooth and flavourful way.
Author:Nicky MacDonald
Ingredients
375g free range chicken livers, chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 or 3 medium button or Portobello mushrooms, chopped
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1 tbsp Olive Oil infused with Black Garlic
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sherry and/or brandy
- 1 tsp chicken stock
- 1 tsp paprika
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1 tbsp Black Garlic Essence
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1 tsp Black Garlic Puree
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Black Garlic Sea Salt, to taste
Pepper and dried herbs, to taste
Sprinkling of piri-piri
- 1 tbsp truffle oil
- ¼ cup of cream
Directions
Gently sauté onions, mushrooms and garlic in butter and Black Garlic Olive Oil for about 3 minutes.
Add chopped chicken livers and cook over medium heat until browned.
Add paprika, chicken stock, Black Garlic Essence and Puree, piri piri, herbs, salt and pepper.
Add sherry and/or brandy and flambé or cook on high heat for about a couple of minutes.
Stir in truffle oil and cream.
Allow to cool slightly, then blend finely and refrigerate in a container of your choice.
Recipe Note
Drizzle some Black Garlic Olive Oil on top before serving, if desired. Enjoy with bread, crackers or serve as part of a grazing platter. Best eaten at room temperature.
Bonus tip: Pate freezes well, if you want to make a double batch.