Mutton Bird Pâté
HB-4133 · Hand-built original · Māori
Mutton Bird Pâté is a Māori appetizer centred on deboned, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.
MāoriAppetizerGluten-freeEgg-free
Main ingredient: deboned
Serving count not stated for this recipe, so quantities are shown as written.
Ingredients
- 4-5 mutton birds, cleaned and deboned
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Method
- Put the mutton birds, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to low and simmer for 1-2 hours until tender.
- Lift out the birds, shred the meat, and discard the bones and skin.
- Process the meat with the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Chill for at least 1 hour and serve with crackers or sliced baguette.
Nutrition not computed — no serving count in the source recipe (per-serving values cannot be derived without one).