Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. virgin olive oil
  • 1 md. red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice
  • 1 tbsp. capers
  • 2 tbsp. anchovy paste
  • 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Chianti
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 lb. chicken livers
  • 8 slices Italian peasant bread, 1-inch thick
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat 3 tbsp.
  • olive oil until smoking over medium heat.
  • Add onion, capers, anchovy paste and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken livers and stir until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add wine, tomato paste and balsamic vinegar and bring to boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place mixture in food processor and pulse 5 or 6 times until chopped but not paste-like (there should be some lumps).
  • Remove from processor and set aside.
  • Toast bread under broiler and spread liver mixture over one side of each piece and serve.