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Crostini Toscani (liver crostini)

Crostini Toscani are a legendary starter from Tuscany, consisting of a delicately aromatic cream of chicken liver, capers, anchovies and butter. The rustic paste is served on crispy white bread and is characterized by the incomparable harmony of strong umami notes with Mediterranean herbs. The pâté is pleasantly spicy, slightly creamy and invites you to discover the taste of Tuscany with every bite. The crostini are quick to make and are ideal as an aperitif or as part of a Tuscan menu.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 410 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Pan
  • 1 Kitchen knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Blender or hand blender
  • 1 Toaster or oven

Ingredients
  

Liver cream:

  • 200 g Chicken liver
  • 1 Small onion
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 Celery stalk
  • 2 Anchovy fillets
  • 2 Tbsp capers
  • 40 g Butter
  • 1 small sprig of sage
  • 1 small sprig of rosemary
  • 50 ml Vin Santo or white wine
  • 60 ml Chicken broth
  • Salt Pepper
  • 1 tsp mustard optional

Crostini:

  • 4 -6 slices of rustic white bread
  • Olive oil as required

Preparation
 

Liver cream:

  • Finely chop the onion, carrot and celery and fry in butter and olive oil until translucent.
  • Add the anchovies, capers, sage and rosemary and sauté until aromatic.
  • Add the cleaned chicken livers and fry all over, deglazing with vin santo or white wine.
  • Add the stock and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the herbs, refine the mixture with salt, pepper and mustard, puree everything or chop finely for a rustic texture.

Crostini:

  • Toast the slices of white bread in the oven or toaster until golden brown, drizzle with a little olive oil to taste.

Dressing:

  • Spread the liver paste warm or lukewarm on the toasted crostini and serve immediately.

Recommended sides:

  • Pickled gherkins
  • Radicchio salad with oranges
  • Small marinated olives

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 15gFat: 26g
Keyword Chicken liver, Crostini Toscani, Italian starter, Liver pâté, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany
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