Rumaki Appetizer
Prepare to impress your guests with the irresistible charm of the classic Rumaki Appetizer! This retro-inspired delicacy features tender, marinated chicken livers paired with crunchy water chestnuts, all wrapped snugly in smoky, crispy bacon. Each bite bursts with a savory-sweet flavor, thanks to a marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized delights are ideal for parties, holiday gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve them hot and watch them disappear in no time! With simple preparation and bold flavors, rumaki is a standout addition to your appetizer repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken livers
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 can Canned whole water chestnuts
- 1 pound Bacon strips
- 24 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the chicken livers. Trim any excess fat or connective tissue and cut each liver into bite-sized pieces.
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Mix until the sugar has dissolved.
Add the chicken liver pieces to the marinade and stir to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
While the chicken livers are marinating, drain the water chestnuts and set them aside.
Cut each bacon strip in half. If the bacon strips are particularly long, you can cut them into thirds.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the sheet for crispier rumaki (optional).
Take one piece of marinated chicken liver and one whole water chestnut. Wrap them together using a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Place the bacon-wrapped rumaki onto the prepared baking sheet or wire rack.
Repeat the wrapping process until all ingredients are used.
Bake the rumaki in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking for even browning.
Remove the rumaki from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot as a delicious and savory appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 715 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
