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Although Chicken livers are one of the most favorite food for humans, but authentic information on the nutritional value remained hidden for quite some times. While some said it was good for food, others reserved it for feeding their pets only. But recent studies show that chicken livers are full of health benefits. That is why, this article brings forth the recipes of the same and its health benefits:
1. Recipe 1
Ingredients
1. 175g unsalted butter, softened
2. 55g butter, melted
3. 3.450g chicken livers
4. ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
5. 2 shallots, finely chopped
6. 1 tsp soft thyme leaves
7. 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8. 2 tbsp brandy (optional)
9. 2 tsp anchovy essence (optional)
Process
Divide the chicken livers in two batches. Now, in a cooking pan, add 15 grams of butter and allow it to heat up. As it gradually becomes frothy, put the first batch into it. Fry the livers for about four to five minutes now, until they become brown in the outer side and pink in the inner. Pick the chicken livers from the cooking pan and repeat the same process with the second batch. Now, work separately to put all the fried chicken livers and the juices into a food processor in one hand. At the same time, put another 15 grams of butter in the cooking pan.
When the butter heats up, put the shallots, thyme and garlic with pinch of salt and pepper and cook the same till the shallots become tender. Do not fry the shallots so much that they become brown. Once done, put everything inside the food processor, including remaining butter and blend well till it becomes smooth. Now, pour the mixture in a serving tray and refrigerate before serving.
2. Recipe 2
Ingredients
1. 225g chicken livers
2. 225g butter
3. ¼ teaspoon ground mace
4. 2 level teaspoons mustard powder
5. 2 tablespoons brandy
6. 1 level teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
7. 2 cloves of crushed garlic
8. Salt and black pepper
Process
In a frying pan, put about 25 grams of butter and heat it. Once it gets heated up, put chicken livers into it and fry them over medium heat for five minutes. Remove the pan from flame and put the chicken livers along with the juices into a blender. Melt further 150 grams of butter and put it into the blender too. Further, pour brandy and the remnant juices of chicken liver in the pan, into the blender. Also add mustard, mace, thyme and garlic, together with salt and pepper and blend uniformly. Once done, pour the ingredients into a flat tray and allow cooling. Serve with hot toast.
3. Recipe 3
Ingredients
1. 1 lbs chicken livers (clean and chopped)
2. 2-4 spoons of goose fat (or canola oil)
3. 3 large white onions, coarsely chopped
4. 4 hard-boiled eggs
5. 2 tbs cognac
6. Salt and ground black pepper
Process
Heat some oil in a pan on high flame. Add chopped onions into it and fry until they become golden brown. Now, put chicken livers and cook over medium flame. Once done, set aside the livers and the juices. Add cognac and hard boiled eggs on the fried onion and livers and mix thoroughly. With a hand blender, blend the ingredients well till a smooth texture is formed. Sprinkle pepper over the mixture for seasoning and refrigerate before serving.
Heath benefits
Chicken liver is rich in nutrients that are necessary for health. Discussed here are some of the health benefits of chicken liver. Take a look at them:
1. Effective against anemia
Chicken liver is rich in Vitamin B12. This vitamin encourages the prolongation of the red blood cells that are packed with hemoglobin. This is the much sought after internal physical condition for anemic patients. Thus, patients with chronic anemia are also benefited with a regular diet comprising of chicken liver.
2. Aids in good vision
Chicken liver comprises of huge doses of Vitamin A. It is estimated that as much as 288 percent of Vitamin A is found in chicken liver This Vitamin A in chicken livers is a combination of retinol, lycopene and alpha, which are the most important beta carotenes. Thus, it aids in good vision.
3. Helps in infertility
It is one of the most important foods that work towards a certain type of infertility in women. It is a store house of folate, as much as 140 percent. This helps in curing the defects of the blood vessel that obstruct the formation of baby within the motherâs reproductive tract.
4. Promotes healthy nails, hair and skin
Protein is one of the most important nutrients that assist in the healthy growth and maintenance of hair, skin and nails. Chicken liver comprises of about 52 percent protein. This explains why it should be an essential part of daily diet.