Chicken Liver Salad Food

CHICKEN LIVER SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the chicken livers under cool water. Separate into halves, discarding the connecting sinew.
• Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil until very hot in one very large saucepan (about 12 inches) or two smaller saucepans. Add the chicken livers in one layer, sprinkle them with half the salt and pepper, and saute over high heat for 1 minute, partly covering the pan with a lid to prevent splattering. Turn, and cook the livers for 1 minute more. (The livers should be pink inside.)
• Add the garlic and parsley, and mix well. With a slotted spoon, transfer the livers to a bowl, cover and set aside.
• Place the diced lettuce in a large serving bowl. Add the chicken liver pan drippings, and toss to mix well. Add the remaining salt and pepper and the vinegar, and mix well.
• Divide the salad among six individual plates, serving 4 liver halves per person. Serve immediately, while still lukewarm.

CHICKEN LIVER SALAD

Steps:

• Line 4 plates with the red leaf lettuce.
• Saute chicken livers in the oil until done. Add the grapes and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among the 4 plates.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted pine nuts over the salad.
• To toast the pine nuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven. Watch closely as they burn easily.

CHOPPED CHICKEN LIVERS

Steps:

• Rinse the livers and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Clean the livers, by trimming and discarding any visible fat, green parts, or membrane. Set the livers aside.
• In a large saute pan, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the onions to a plate with a slotted spoon. Wipe out the pan.
• Spread the livers out in a single layer on a sheet pan and season with the salt and pepper. Raise the heat to high, add 2 tablespoons of the fat to the pan and when the fat begins to shimmer, lay the livers in the pan in a single layer. Working in batches, cook the livers turning each over once, until browned, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the livers to the plate with the onions. Repeat with 2 tablespoons fat and remaining livers. Cool.
• Coarsely chop the livers with a knife (don't be tempted to use a food processor). In a medium bowl, gently combine the livers with the eggs, onions, and remaining 2 tablespoons fat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Serve with toast and cornichons if desired.
• Serving suggestion: Toasted rye or pumpernickel bread and cornichons .
• In a small saucepan combine the chicken fat or skin, thyme, garlic, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low to medium heat. Cook until the fat has rendered (liquefied) and the skin becomes crispy, about 35 to 45 minutes. (Adjust the heat, as needed, to keep the skin from browning too quickly.) Set the chicken fat aside to cool slightly. Strain into a small bowl. If desired reserve the crispy skin. Refrigerate, covered, for up to one week.
• Yields: about 1/2 cup

PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVER SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and dry the spinach or salad greens. Tear leaves into a large bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss gently to mix.
• Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil with the butter in a large heavy based frying pan. When foaming, add the chicken livers and toss over a medium to high heat for 5 minutes or until the livers are browned but still pink in the centre.
• Remove the lovers from the pan with a slotted spoon, drain them on kitchen paper, then place on top of the spinach.
• Return the pan to a medium heat, add the remaining oil and the vin santo and stir until sizzling.
• Pour the hot dressing over the spinach and livers and toss to coat. Put the salad in a serving bowl and sprinkle over the parmesan shavings.
• Serve at once.

CHICKEN LIVER SALAD WITH BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil. Add the rice, lower heat, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Allow rice to cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, carefully remove all fat and connective tissue from the chicken livers. Place them in a sauce pan, add broth and wine and simmer gently until they are cooked and still pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Drain and slice the chicken livers. Place chicken livers in a bowl with the green pepper, onion and thyme.
• Combine vinegar and mustard and add olive oil, beating or shaking until the dressing is well blended. Pour over chicken-liver mixture and set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Rinse rice briefly in tepid water. Drain well. Season rice with salt and pepper. Fold chicken-liver mixture and rice together and fold in parsley.

WARM CHICKEN LIVER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the green beans in a pan of boiling water for 3 mins, drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, toss together the chicken livers, olive oil and rosemary. Heat a large non-stick pan and cook the chicken livers over a high heat for 5-6 mins until nicely browned and cooked through - they should still be a little pink in the centre.
• Arrange the beans on serving plates with the lettuce leaves and watercress. Add the vinegar to the pan, cook for a couple of seconds then spoon over the salad. Serve warm with crusty granary bread.