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.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 24

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the chicken livers. Trim any excess fat or connective tissue and cut each liver into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Mix until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

Add the chicken liver pieces to the marinade and stir to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

Step 4

While the chicken livers are marinating, drain the water chestnuts and set them aside.

Step 5

Cut each bacon strip in half. If the bacon strips are particularly long, you can cut them into thirds.

Step 6

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).

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Place the bacon-wrapped rumaki onto the prepared baking sheet or wire rack.

Step 9

Repeat the wrapping process until all ingredients are used.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Remove the rumaki from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot as a delicious and savory appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1308.2 grams (1308.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3743

Total Fat 270.60g	347%
Saturated Fat 87.80g	439%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.60g
Cholesterol 1928mg	643%
Sodium 17147mg	746%
Total Carbohydrate 75.00g	27%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 26.00g
Protein 240.70g	481%

Vitamin D 181IU	907%
Calcium 223mg	17%
Iron 33mg	183%
Potassium 5232mg	111%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.9%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 8.1%