Duck Liver Crostini Toscane with Spicy Cucumber Sal

Name: Duck Liver Crostini Toscane with Spicy Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 pound duck livers or chicken livers; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained; 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes plus 1 tablespoon; 1 cup dry red wine; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 large English cucumber; 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil; 1 ounce red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Salt and pepper to taste; 12 slices Italian country bread, cut 3/4-inch thick

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 pound duck livers or chicken livers
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes plus 1 tablespoon
1 cup dry red wine
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large English cucumber
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
1 ounce red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
12 slices Italian country bread, cut 3/4-inch thick

1
In a 10-inch to 12-inch saute pan, heat oil slowly over medium heat.
2
Add onion and cook slowly until soft but not brown (about 10 minutes).
3
Add livers, capers, anchovy fillets and red pepper and cook until lightly browned (about 10 minutes).
4
Add wine and cook until only 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid remain.
5
Pour liver mix into food processor and blend intermittently, leaving lumpy -- not smooth -- like a puree.
6
Season with salt and pepper and remove to a small mixing bowl.
7
Peel cucumber and remove seeds.
8
Slice into 1/8-inch half moons and dress with oil, vinegar, sugar and season with salt and pepper.
9
Grill or toast bread on both sides and spread 1 tablespoon duck liver mixture over each one.
10
Divide among 4 plates.
11
Place 2 tablespoons of cucumber mixture on each plate and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, 1 pound duck livers or chicken livers, 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Duck Liver Crostini Toscane with Spicy Cucumber Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Duck Liver Crostini Toscane with Spicy Cucumber Salad

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