Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 2 as an hors d'oeuvre
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a 9-inch skillet heat 1 tablespoon butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook onion and chicken livers with curry powder, paprika, and salt, stirring, 1 minutes. Cover skillet and cook mixture, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes more, or until livers are just cooked through. Add brandy and cook,stirring, 1 minute.
Step 2
Remove skillet from heat and in a food processor purée mixture with remaining 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, until smooth. Transfer pâté to a 3/4-cup ramekin and smooth top. Pâté may be served immediately (texture will be mousse-like) or chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap, at least 2 hours and up to 5 days. Bring pâté to room temperature before serving.
Step 3
Serve pâté with crackers and pears.
