Chicken Livers Sauteed in Chicken Gravy
From: Marie-Thé, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 10
1 1/2 pounds [680 g] roux
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 pounds [900 g] chicken livers
  • 2 ounces [56 g] chicken fat
  • MSG, to taste
  • Chopped or sliced onions, to taste
  • Toasts
Chicken Gravy
  • 7 ounces [200 g] butter roux
  • 4 cups [1 L ] chicken broth
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] milk
  • 1/4 ounce [7 g] salt
Butter Roux
  • 2 pounds [900 g] butter
  • 2 pounds [900 g] flour
  • Prepare butter roux.
  • Rinse chicken livers, removing discolored parts; drain.
  • Cut chicken livers into approximately 1/2-ounce [14-g] pieces.
  • Fry already seasoned with 'MSG' chicken liver pieces along with chopped or sliced onions into hot chicken fat, for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix and heat together all chicken gravy ingredients before mixing in chicken liver pieces along with cooking juices.
  • To serve, reheat mixture into the top part of a double-boiler until hot.
  • Serve on toasts.
Butter Roux
  • Melt butter into a clean casserole over low heat.
  • Sift then add flour to melted butter, mixing well using a wooden spoon.
  • Cook over low heat for at least 40 minutes, stirring often.
  • Take away from heat.
  • Leave to cool stirring often to avoid separation.
  • Transfer into a container, leave to cool completely.
  • Keep refrigerated, covered.