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Nutritional Values

🔥270kcal
💪14gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Chicken Liver Crostini

How to order / say it
Say it Crostini di fegatini — [kroh-STEE-nee dee feh-ga-TEE-nee]
Order I'd like the chicken liver crostini, please.
Locally Vorrei i crostini di fegatini, per favore.
Say locally

A Tuscan starter of toasted bread topped with savory chicken liver pâté.

Why try it?

Crostini di fegatini showcases the Tuscan tradition of using all parts of an animal, celebrating the ingenuity in Tuscan appetizers and reflecting a deep cultural connection to rustic earthiness.

How it tastes

Smooth and rich, this pâté has a velvety texture with bold, earthy flavors of liver balanced by capers and anchovies. Served on crisp bread, it provides a satisfying textural contrast.

Origin & History — first documented: 1450

This dish has been a staple since the 15th century, originating in countryside kitchens where cooking liver was common. Over time, it became a popular antipasto, beloved for its robust flavors.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g Chicken livers
  • 🧄 100 g Onion
  • 🥛 50 g Butter
  • 🥕 30 g Capers
  • 🐟 2 Anchovy fillets
  • 🧂 5 g Salt
  • 🧂 5 g Black pepper
  • 🌾 4 Toasted bread slices

Method

  1. 1 Clean and finely chop the chicken livers.
  2. 2 Sauté onion and chopped livers in butter until lightly browned.
  3. 3 Add capers and anchovies, cooking until smooth.
  4. 4 Season with salt and pepper, spread on toasted bread, and serve warm.

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