Spicy croutons with liver
5 servings
90 minutes
Spicy toast with liver is a refined appetizer of French cuisine that combines the tenderness of liver and the crunch of golden toasts. The roots of this dish go back to the traditions of French gastronomes, where special attention is paid to the harmony of textures and flavors. Aromatic liver stewed with onions, carrots, and spices transforms into an airy pâté that perfectly complements toasted bread. Eggs and butter add tenderness to the mixture, while garlic and fresh tomatoes provide a light spiciness and freshness. This dish makes a wonderful addition to an evening dinner or as an appetizer for a festive table. Serving it with herbs completes this flavor symphony, making the toasts not only appetizing but also aesthetically pleasing.
1
Wash the liver with cold water, cut into medium pieces. Slice the onion into half rings, grate the carrot.
- Beef liver: 300 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
2
Fry the onion, carrot, and liver. The liver will release juice, then simmer on low heat with bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. After 15-20 minutes, cool the liver.
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Beef liver: 300 g
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Vegeta-style seasoning: to taste
3
At this time, clean the eggs and grate them into a bowl, adding oil as well.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Butter: 50 g
4
Add the cooled liver to the butter and eggs. Blend everything together. The mixture should resemble a pâté.
- Beef liver: 300 g
- Butter: 50 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
5
Cut the black bread into small pieces and fry until golden brown in vegetable oil. After frying, rub each piece with garlic on both sides.
- Rye (black) bread: 10 pieces
- Garlic: 3 cloves
6
Next, spread the liver pâté and place a slice of tomato (you can sprinkle a little salt on it). Garnish with greens.
- Beef liver: 300 g
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
