Follow these steps for perfect results
Fresh lemon juice
Honey
Kosher salt
Finely chopped dill
finely chopped
Large carrot
halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
Rendered chicken fat (schmaltz)
Spanish onion
halved and thinly sliced
Chicken livers
trimmed, rinsed and patted dry
Large eggs
Sliced challah bread
toasted and cut into 2-inch strips
Combine lemon juice, honey, salt, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil to create a brine.
Stir in dill.
Pour the hot brine over sliced carrots in a heatproof bowl.
Let the carrots pickle for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Melt schmaltz in a skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced onion and salt to the skillet.
Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned (about 13 minutes).
Transfer the cooked onions and schmaltz to a food processor; cool completely.
Add chicken livers, eggs, and salt to the food processor.
Puree the mixture until completely smooth.
Pass the chicken liver puree through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps.
Line a terrine or ramekin with plastic wrap.
Place the lined terrine in a baking dish.
Pour the chicken liver puree into the prepared terrine.
Pour hot water into the baking dish to reach halfway up the sides of the terrine, creating a water bath (bain-marie).
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pate is set and browned on top.
Remove the terrine from the water bath.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours to chill the pate thoroughly.
Drain the pickled carrots.
Unmold the pate onto a plate, removing the plastic wrap.
Serve the schmaltzy pate with challah toasts and pickled carrots.
Expert advice for the best results
For a smoother pate, ensure the chicken livers are thoroughly cleaned and trimmed.
Adjust the amount of dill according to personal preference.
The pickled carrots can be made up to 2 days in advance.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
The pate can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Serve on a wooden board with challah toasts and pickled carrots, garnished with fresh dill.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Pair with cornichons or other pickles.
The acidity and slight sweetness of these wines complement the richness of the pate.
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Associated with Jewish cuisine, particularly Ashkenazi Jewish cooking.
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