Chopped liver

Chopped liver
Chopped liver with egg
Alternative namesGehakte leber
CourseHors d'oeuvre
Associated cuisineAshkenazi Jewish
Main ingredientsLiver, onions, schmaltz
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Chopped liver (Yiddish: געהאַקטע לעבער, gehakte leber) is a liver pâté popular in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. This dish is a common menu item in kosher Jewish delicatessens in Britain, Canada, South Africa, Argentina and the United States. Historically, Ashkenazi Jewish communities used goose livers to make this dish; over time, chicken livers became the most commonly used ingredient.