Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 pound chicken livers
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed
  • 1 large pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add livers, capers, anchovies and pepper flakes, and cook until livers are lightly browned.
  • Add wine and cook until only a few tablespoons of liquid remain, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a food processor, and add remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
  • Pulse until mixture is blended but still lumpy.
  • Transfer to a small bowl, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate until needed.