Chicken Liver Pate Recipe

Making the Chicken Liver Pate

1. Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in the Thermomix bowl.
2. Set the temperature to Varoma and the speed to 1 for 2 minutes.
3. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the melted butter.
4. Sauté for 3 minutes at Varoma temperature and speed 1.
5. Add the chicken livers and cook for another 3 minutes at Varoma temperature and speed 1.
6. Make sure the livers are cooked until they're no longer pink inside.
7. Remove the bay leaf and set it aside. Transfer the cooked mixture to a plate and let it cool slightly.
8. In the Thermomix bowl, add the diced tomato and blend it for a few seconds at speed 5 until it's finely chopped.
9. Return the cooked chicken liver mixture to the Thermomix bowl with the tomato, and add the brandy.
10. Cook for another 3 minutes at 100°C and speed 1 to let the brandy reduce and blend the flavors together.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the chopped parsley.
12. Mix everything for another 10 seconds at speed 4.
13. Finally, add the cream and mix for another 10 seconds at speed 4 until the mixture is smooth.
14. Check the seasoning and adjust if needed.
15. Pour the pâté mixture into serving ramekins or jars.
16. Melt a bit of extra butter and pour it over the top of each ramekin to seal the pâté.
17. Place the bay leaf on top for decoration and refrigerate for a few hours or until the pâté sets.