Chopped Liver
Chopped liver is a classic Jewish starter made from chicken livers, hard-boiled eggs and caramelised onions, blended into a rich, spreadable pâté. The Thermomix steams the eggs and livers gently, sautés the onions in olive oil and chops everything to your ideal consistency in seconds.
About this recipe
Chopped liver Thermomix TM7 is the classic deli spread every host should master, and this all-in-one kitchen machine makes it remarkably simple. Chicken livers, sweet onions and hard-boiled eggs come together into a rich, rustic pâté that works beautifully as a starter with crackers, rye bread or fresh vegetables. Searching for quick chopped liver recipes that taste like your grandmother made them ends here: the TM7 sautés the onions in olive oil until golden without any stirring, steams the eggs and livers gently so they stay tender, then chops everything into that signature coarse-yet-creamy consistency in seconds. Seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt and pepper, this spread is ideal for festive brunches, Jewish holidays, picnics or meal prep, as the flavour improves after a night in the fridge.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the chicken livers thoroughly and pat them dry before steaming; removing visible sinew prevents chewy bits and gives your chopped liver that signature silky, spreadable texture.
- Chill the chopped liver in the fridge for at least a few hours before serving; the onion and paprika flavours deepen noticeably, making it taste far richer than freshly made.
- For a chunkier, more rustic chopped liver, reserve a spoonful of the sautéed onions and egg whites and fold them through by hand at the end instead of chopping everything finely.
Recipe variations
- Make a lighter version by replacing half the chicken livers with sautéed mushrooms; the onions and paprika keep the savoury depth while the spread becomes milder and budget-friendlier.
- For a festive twist, add a splash of Madeira or brandy to the onions as they sauté, and finish the chopped liver with a pinch of smoked paprika for a warming, party-ready flavour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the olive oil and livers directly in the TM7 bowl saves dirtying a separate scale and keeps quantities precise
- Onions are chopped by the TM7 in seconds, giving even pieces that caramellise uniformly in the olive oil
- The TM7 grinds the sea salt and pepper finely, distributing seasoning evenly through the liver mixture
- Thanks to gentle steaming, the TM7 cooks the chicken livers and eggs to tender doneness without drying them out
- Controlled heating sautées the onions slowly in olive oil so they turn golden and sweet without burning
Ingredients
- medium eggs
- water
- onions
- olive oil
- chicken livers
- garlic powder
- paprika
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper