Spiced Chicken Liver Mousse Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken Liver Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 tablespoons chicken or duck fat, or clarified butter; 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 pound chicken livers, connective tissue removed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 inch long piece fresh ginger, peeled and slivered; 1/4 cup amontillado sherry; ⅓ cup heavy cream; Salt; freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 to 8 tablespoons chicken or duck fat, or clarified butter
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound chicken livers, connective tissue removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 inch long piece fresh ginger, peeled and slivered
1/4 cup amontillado sherry
⅓ cup heavy cream
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

1
Melt 3 tablespoons fat in a 12-inch skillet.
2
Add mustard, cardamom and cumin and saute until spices sizzle and are fragrant.
3
Add livers and saute over medium-low heat, turning, until cooked but still pink inside, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove livers from pan.
5
Add 2 tablespoons fat, onion and ginger to skillet and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Add sherry, simmer about 5 minutes until somewhat reduced, stir in cream and cook until it starts to thicken.
7
Transfer livers and contents of skillet to food processor and process until smooth.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Spoon mousse into a crock or bowl and smooth the top.
10
Melt 2 tablespoons remaining fat and pour onto surface of mousse.
11
Use an additional tablespoon of fat if needed to cover the surface.
12
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
13
Scrape fat off before serving, or mix it into mousse.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 8 tablespoons chicken or duck fat, or clarified butter, 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken Liver Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spiced Chicken Liver Mousse

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