Mock Terrapin
This Mock Terrapin recipe offers a rich and savory experience, transforming simple ingredients into a comforting dish. The combination of tender liver, a buttery sauce, and a hint of lemon creates a delightful flavor profile. Served on toast, it's a satisfying and elegant meal, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cooked calf's liver, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water or stock
- 1 teaspoon Chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup Cream
- 2 eggs Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 4 slices Toast (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 lemon Lemon, cut into quarters (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Have ready cooked half a calf's liver (it may be boiled or braised with vegetables). Cut it into small cubes. Prep time: 5 minutes.
- 2Put one-fourth a cup of butter into a blazer (or skillet); when colored a little add the cubes of liver dredged with two tablespoonfuls of flour, one-fourth a teaspoonful of paprika and half a teaspoonful of salt. Stir and cook until the flour is blended with the butter. Perform time: 10 minutes.
- 3Then add one cup of water or stock and one teaspoonful of chopped parsley. As soon as the sauce boils, add one-fourth a cup of cream, two hard-boiled eggs chopped fine, and one teaspoonful of lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes. Perform time: 5 minutes.
- 4Serve on toast, with quarters of lemon cut lengthwise.