Oriental Pâté

Ingredients

 * ⅓ pound chicken livers
 * 10 sprigs cilantro
 * 1 shallot, minced
 * 2 teaspoons ginger, minced fine
 * 1 large garlic clove, minced
 * ⅓ stick butter, softened
 * 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
 * 1 teaspoon dry hot mustard
 * ¾ teaspoon dried orange peel
 * ⅓ pound cream cheese, softened

Directions

 * 1) Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
 * 2) Drop in the livers.
 * 3) Turn the heat down and simmer.
 * 4) Meanwhile, set aside several sprigs of cilantro for garnishing and mince the rest.
 * 5) Saute the shallot, ginger, and garlic.
 * 6) Remove and allow to cool.
 * 7) Toss all the ingredients into a food processor. Do not overprocess or you will end up with liver soup!
 * 8) Pour into a generously greased 9 x 5 x 2 inch loaf pan.
 * 9) Cover with a clean dish towel and refrigerate until firm.
 * 10) To remove, use a knife to cleanly separate the pâté from the side of the pan.
 * 11) Turn it out onto your serving platter.
 * 12) Smooth any unevenness in the surface with a knife and garnish with fresh sprigs of cilantro.