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Foie gras pate is one of the typical dishes of French cuisine. This dish often appears in luxury restaurants. So what is delicious foie gras pate? The following article will suggest some delicious recipes from foie gras pate.
1. Learn about foie gras pate
1.1 Classification of foie gras
Foie gras consists of 2 livers, oval in shape. Each liver chamber weighs from 700 to 900g. Foie gras is divided into 3 grades according to quality, namely A, B and C.
Grade A foie gras: The highest quality with large and firm pieces of liver, shiny, smooth appearance. Whole piece of fresh foie gras rosy, no bruises or hematomas. Grade A foie gras has a naturally sweet taste, and is usually sautéed or made as a whole piece of foie gras; Grade B foie gras: Similar in taste but smaller in size than grade A. On the surface of the liver, the veins are clearly visible, with a softer texture than grade A foie gras. This is suitable foie gras for processing into whole pate; Grade C foie gras: Lower quality than the above 2 types, often used to enhance the flavor of dishes or used in sauces.
1.2 Characteristics of foie gras pate
Although it is a dish associated with French cuisine, foie gras pate appeared from ancient Egypt. To date, it has become one of the most luxurious dishes in the world. Foie gras has many health benefits such as reducing blood fat, good for the heart. In terms of taste, foie gras pate is also more delicious and greasy than other types of pate.
Foie gras pate is made from the liver of goose, raised according to its own method to make the liver bigger than normal foie gras. To make pate, people will marinate the whole liver with a strong wine such as Armagnac or Sauternes, then compact it, bake it and let it cool for at least 1 day. It is served as an appetizer or main course in a meal. Foie gras can be smoothed into a mousse, marinated in brandy and butter, served with crispy toast,... Foie gras is rich in flavor, soft and smooth with a butter-like texture that seems to melt. immediately after putting it in the mouth.
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2. How to make French foie gras pate
Nowadays, you can find canned foie gras pate in supermarkets. However, you can also make this dish yourself at home with a simple way to ensure the taste and nutritional content of the dish.
2.1 Preparation of ingredients
Ingredients needed to make French foie gras include: 500g foie gras, 1 diced onion, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar, 1⁄2 tsp thyme, 2 thyme leaves, 2 tbsp white wine, 2 tsp pepper and unsalted butter.
2.2 How to do it
Foie gras after buying, you rub salt, wash and drain. After that, filter out all the fat remaining on the liver; Finely chop foie gras and marinate with salt, sugar and thyme for 15 minutes to infuse the spices; Saute onion, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute; Put the marinated foie gras and coriander leaves in the pan, briefly stir then add the wine, stir-fry for another 10 minutes until the liver is cooked, then turn off the heat; The cook removed the fragrant leaves and excess water. Then, put the liver in a blender to puree. While grinding, you cut the avocado pieces and add the pepper to grind together; Adjust seasoning to taste. When freshly ground, the foie gras mixture will be slightly liquid. You should put the pate in a box, put it in the refrigerator to freeze. When eating, we will see that the pate is thicker. The finished foie gras pate will have a light brown color and look more greasy than other types of pate, but it won't be boring to eat.
3. Foie gras pate makes what is delicious and easy to make?
With foie gras as raw material, you can make many delicious dishes such as:
3.1 Foie gras pate sandwich
Nearly prepared ingredients include: 200g foie gras pate, 8 slices of sandwich bread, 4 slices of cheese, fresh avocado, tomato, lettuce, cucumber.
How to do this:
Tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers soaked in dilute salt water, washed and drained. Tomatoes cut into thin slices about 1cm, cucumber peeled clean. Then, put tomatoes, lettuce and cucumber on a plate; Bread in the oven until golden brown, spread fresh butter on one side. Place slices of cake on a plate, in turn add lettuce, tomato, and sliced cucumber on top. Next, put cheese slices, foie gras pate on top and then put the rest of the bread on it. Served with mayonnaise, ketchup and chili sauce.
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3.2 Beef jerky soup with foie gras
Ingredients to be prepared include: 500g beef, 100g foie gras pate, 100g peas, 100g carrots, celery, coriander, onion, sugar, pepper, salt, seasoning.
How to do this:
Beef you wash, dry and then cut into thin slices, the size of a matchbox. Onions and celery are cut into pieces about 4cm long. Carrots, peeled and diced; Spread the beef on the tray, add a little pate on the face, arrange the onion and stalk in it, roll it up; Heat up a pan of hot oil, put the beef rolls in, fry until tender. Next, put the beef into the pot, pour water over the meat, simmer until the meat is tender, then add the peas and carrots. The rest of the pate, stir it with water and then pour it into the pot of meat. Then, you seasoning to taste, continue to cook until the ingredients are soft, then drop a few stalks of coriander. This dish should be served hot with bread.
3.3 Chicken with foie gras pate
Ingredients to be prepared include: 1kg firm and medium sized chicken, 200g foie gras pate, 300g peeled and cut potatoes, 200g peeled and sliced carrots, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper coffee, 1 tablespoon minced onion and garlic, fresh coconut water.
How to do this:
Marinate chicken with salt, pepper and minced garlic for 30 minutes and then fry until golden brown; Beat the pate with a little coconut water and then put the chicken in the pot, pour the coconut water and the melted pate over the meat, braise on low heat. After the pot of water boils for about 2-3 minutes, drop the carrots in. When the carrots and meat are soft enough, you put the potatoes in the stew until the potatoes are just cooked. While stewing, if necessary, you can add coconut water so that when cooking is done, the broth still covers the surface of the meat. Finally, season to taste. Foie gras and foie gras pate contain many nutrients that are beneficial to human health. With the above suggestions for what to eat with foie gras pate, hopefully readers can find their favorite recipes, keep the nutritional value and ensure the taste of the dish.
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