Mary's smoked mackerel pate
20 min
I make this mackerel pate as a dip with crackers, when I have guests. It keeps them satisfied and gives me time to finish the main dish.
Mrs. Mary Hunt
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Ingredients
Serves: 8
- 2 to 3 smoked mackerel
- 1 pinch ground mace
- 85g (3 oz) well creamed butter
- 225g (½ lb) curd cheese
- ground black pepper to taste
- a little lemon juice or 1 to 2 drops hot sauce
- melted butter to cover
Method
Prep:20min ›
Ready in:20min
- Remove skin and bones and pound mackerel and mace to a smooth paste.
- Work in butter and curd cheese and season with pepper, lemon juice or hot sauce to taste.
- Fill in a container and cover with melted butter.
Make ahead:
The pate freezes well.
