Spicy pate with oregano

1 serving

10 minutes

Spicy pâté with oregano is a refined dish of Russian cuisine that combines the rich flavor of beef liver, the tenderness of butter, and aromatic spices. This recipe has roots in village cooking traditions where liver was an accessible and nutritious product. The slight bitterness of the liver blends with the softness of onion and the spicy hint of oregano, while butter gives the dish a silky texture. The heat from red pepper adds a zesty touch, making the pâté expressive and memorable. It is ideal for serving with fresh bread or rye toast and complements a snack table perfectly. It can be used as a base for sandwiches or served with pickled vegetables. This pâté is a true gastronomic delight that reveals a wealth of flavors and warms the soul.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 991.1
• Proteins: 51.9g
• Fats: 77.3g
• Carbohydrates: 22.9g

Ingredients

• Beef liver: 250 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 1.5 tbsp
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Ground red pepper: to taste
• Dried oregano: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the onion coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

2. Heat olive oil in a pan and add red pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Ground red pepper:  to taste

3. Sauté the onion in a hot pan for 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

4. Add the liver and reduce the heat to medium.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef liver: 250 g

5. After 3-4 minutes, add oregano and salt. Stir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried oregano:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

6. Add butter after a couple of minutes. Once it melts, stir and remove from heat. Cool down and blend.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons