2 tb Butter
Oil, olive
1 sm Onion, chopped
1 lg Garlic, clove, chopped
1/2 lb Liver, chicken, finely
-- chopped
1/2 c Wine, white
Salt
Pepper
2 ts Parsley
2 1/2 oz Cream, heavy
1/2 c Gravy, brown, (veal stock
-- and herbs)
1 sm Bread, French, loaf cut
-- into 1/4-inch thick
-- slices
In a saute pan, put 1 tablespoon of butter, some olive oil, the
onion and garlic. Saute lightly until the onion is transparent.
Add chopped livers and saute well over high heat for about 3
minutes or less.
Add white wine, salt, pepper, and parsley. As soon as wine has
evaporated, add cream, 1 tablespoon butter, and the brown gravy, then
bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for about 1 minute.
Slice French bread very thin (use day-old bread) then toast it on
a baking pan in the oven for 1 minute at 400 F.
Spread the liver mixture on the toasted bread to serve.
Garnish with grated white truffle, sauteed mushrooms, or chopped
parsley.
Source: Great Chefs of San Francisco, Avon Books, 1984
Chef: Adriana Giramonti, Giramonti Restaurant, San Francisco, CA
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