Best 12 Japanese Rumaki Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with Japanese Rumaki, a delectable appetizer that seamlessly blends the flavors of the East and the West. This culinary masterpiece features tender chicken livers wrapped in savory bacon, coated in a luscious teriyaki glaze, and grilled to perfection. The result is an explosion of umami, with the slightly gamey flavor of the chicken livers perfectly complemented by the smoky bacon and the sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. Discover the art of making this crowd-pleasing dish with our collection of carefully curated recipes, ranging from the classic version to creative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques. Embark on a culinary journey and unveil the secrets of this irresistible appetizer that will leave your guests craving for more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS (RUMAKI)



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This beloved snack from the 70's is as good today as it was then!

Provided by Kristy Bernardo

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans sliced water chestnuts, not diced
1 pound bacon, not thick-sliced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2-3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2-3 dashes Sriracha or other hot sauce, or to taste (optional)
toothpicks, soaked in water for 30 minutes before using

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F. Place a wire rack over a sheet pan and set aside.
  • Mix together ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce and Sriracha in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Slice bacon into thirds crosswise. Wrap one piece of bacon around a water chestnut and secure with a toothpick. Place each wrapped water chestnut onto the wire rack. Repeat until bacon and water chestnuts are gone.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bacon is starting to crisp (around 30 minutes or so). Remove from oven and, using a basting brush, dab sauce all over each appetizer. Return to oven and continue cooking until bacon is crisp and sauce is sticky and thick, another 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately. They'll go quickly!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 56 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1173 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat

RUMAKI RECIPE - BACON WRAPPED



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Simple, but elegant easy holiday appetizer that will become your family favorite.

Provided by Steven Pennington

Categories     Holiday Appetizer     Holiday-Party-Game Day Appetizer

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 livers Chicken Livers
Bacon - Thin Strips (Cut in half lengthwise )
1 cup Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
½ Tablespoon Minced Ginger
1 teaspoon Chopped Garlic
24 sliced Water ChestNuts
Daikon Radish (Sliced)
Beef Tenderloin (cubed)
Cantaloupe (cubed)
Honeydew Melon (cubed)
Dates (whole)
Pickled Watermelon (cubed)
pinch Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 cup Teriyaki Sauce
1 cup Hoisin Sauce
1 cup Grape Jelly w/ Chipotle in Adobo Sauce
1 cup BBQ Sauce
1 cup Maple Syrup

Steps:

  • Clean/remove as much excess from the livers as possible while keeping the livers as "Large" as possible.
  • Cutaway pieces that do not look like something you'd like to eat. Use a small knife and make small cuts where needed trying to keep the liver in tactic.
  • Combine the soy sauce, chopped garlic, brown sugar, and chopped ginger into a large bowl.Add the livers to the marinate. Place into the refrigerator for one hour.
  • Slice the bacon in half lengthwise. You do not want to use too much bacon or the cooking time will be longer. Which risks overcooking the livers or beef, or chicken.Cutting the bacon strips in half will make it easy to wrap each chicken liver tightly.
  • Lay one piece of bacon flat on a cutting board. Take a slice of water chestnut and place it at one end of the bacon strip. Add a piece of liver on top of the water chestnut. Tip: Add small slices of jalapeno
  • Next, roll the bacon starting at the end with the liver and roll the bacon on top of itself. No rules on how you wrap. Another option is wrapping the bacon in circles all around the liver.Secure with toothpicks
  • Place the rumaki on a cookie sheet. Or, I like using a wire rack so the rumaki isn't touching the cookie sheet. It helps crisp things up nicely.Bake @ 375 for 15 to 20 minutes
  • Add the glaze of choice after cooking. Use a paintbrush or spoon to cover.
  • Then place the rumaki back into the oven for 3 to 5 minutes to set the glaze.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 piece, Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 10.7 g, Fat 6.45 g, SaturatedFat 0.45 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Fiber 0.87 g, Sugar 3.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

RUMAKI



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Rumaki first became popular during the "Tiki Bar" era of the mid-20th century -- a trend that managed to stick around for decades, because trends used to be able to do that. Nowadays food trends can last for mere hours, but with enough support we can bring rumaki back into the spotlight for weeks, or maybe even months! After all, a dish that's this good is never really out of style.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/4 cup sesame oil
One 15-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained and 1/3 cup juice reserved
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
One 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 1/2 pounds sliced bacon (approximately 20 slices)
4 ounces chicken livers (approximately 20)
1/4 cup turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, black pepper, garlic and grated ginger in a bowl. Add the water chestnuts and marinate for 2 hours at room temperature.
  • Cut the pineapple chunks in half and set aside. Cut the bacon strips in half and set aside. Cut the chicken livers into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
  • To assemble: Lay out a half strip of bacon. Put a slice of pineapple at one end, topped by a slice of water chestnut and a piece of chicken liver. Roll up the bacon and seal with a toothpick. Repeat until all the ingredients are used.
  • Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan and brush with the marinade. Bake, brushing with marinade every 10 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the livers are just cooked but still slightly pink, 35 to 40 minutes. The last 10 minutes, brush with the marinade and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.

RUMAKI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h30m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 chicken livers, quartered
12 slices bacon, halved crosswise
12 water chestnuts, halved
1 cup loosely packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken livers and bacon in soy sauce 4 hours in refrigerator. Toward end of marinating period, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Skewer liver, chestnut, and bacon, and dip in brown sugar. Arrange rumaki on wire rack over shallow roasting pan and bake about 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until bacon is crisp.

RUMAKI



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This traditional hot appetizer is always a crowd pleaser. Chicken livers and water chestnuts are marinated in a simple, savory sauce, then wrapped with bacon and fried.

Provided by Dot

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 2h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
12 ounces fresh chicken livers, halved
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
12 slices bacon, cut in half
1 quart oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together teriyaki sauce, garlic and ginger root. Place chicken livers and water chestnuts in the mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Wrap each half slice of bacon around one chicken liver half and a slice of water chestnut. Secure by skewering with small skewers or toothpicks.
  • Carefully lower skewered wraps into the hot oil in small batches. Deep fry 3 to 4 minutes, or until bacon is evenly brown and of desired crispness. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 115.6 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1633.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

RUMAKI VARIATIONS



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 40 to 60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds thick cut bacon
1 (5-ounce) can whole water chestnuts
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks
1/2 pound large sea scallops, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut each slice of bacon in half. Wrap one water chestnut in 1of the pieces of bacon, making sure to overlap. Secure the bacon with a toothpick and put it on a sheet pan. Repeat the process with the remaining water chestnuts, pineapple chunks and scallops.
  • Put the pan into the preheated oven and bake until the bacon is crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove, let cool 10 minutes and serve immediately.

RUMAKI TERIYAKI



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup teriyaki sauce, plus additional for basting
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 pound chicken livers, trimmed, rinsed and cut into 24 (1/2-inch) pieces
12 canned whole water chestnuts, drained and halved
12 slices bacon, halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Stir together the teriyaki sauce and garlic in a medium bowl, then add the livers and water chestnuts. Toss to coat. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Soak 24 toothpicks in cold water for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the boiler. Remove the livers and water chestnuts from the marinade and discard the marinade. Lay 1 bacon half on a cutting board and place 1 piece of liver and 1 water chestnut in the center. Fold one side of the bacon over them, and thread a toothpick through the bacon, then the chestnut and liver. Wrap the remaining bacon edge around this parcel and secure on the toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 24 rumaki.
  • Broil the rumaki on a rack set over a baking sheet (covered with aluminum foil for easy clean up) 2 inches from the heat for 4 minutes. Flip them over and broil for 2 minutes more. Brush the rumaki with additional teriyaki sauce and return to the broiler for 2 more minutes. Place on a serving tray and serve immediately.

RUMAKI APPETIZERS



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These are a holiday-season "must" in our family. The bacon-wrapped bites are served with a sweet barbecue sauce which is also good with little smoked sausages. -Janice Thomas, Milford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 14 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
14 whole water chestnuts, drained
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
7 bacon strips, halved

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, mayonnaise and chili sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; set aside., Place a water chestnut and pineapple chunk on each piece of bacon; roll up bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a broiler pan. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BEEF TENDERLOIN RUMAKI



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We love this Beef Tenderloin Rumaki. It is easy to make, can be prepped ahead of time and tastes delicious! This rumaki recipe combines succulent beef tenderloin nestled in a sweet red bell pepper, with a water chestnut and a slice of green onion. Then it is wrapped in bacon and basted with a sweet ginger Asian sauce It is a...

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 c soy sauce
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp fresh ginger
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/3 c water
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp ketchup
3/4 lb beef tenderloin cut into 12 large bite size pieces
1 small red pepper cored seeded and cut into 12 long strips
1 (8 ounce) can whole water chestnuts
6 slices uncooked hardwood smoked bacon sliced in half
6 green onions trimmed and cut in half

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. I use olive oil.
  • 2. Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, garlic powder, water, honey and ketchup in small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Wrap one piece of red pepper, one water chestnut, one piece of green onion and one piece of beef with half slice of bacon. Secure with toothpick. Repeat until all are wrapped.
  • 4. Place on cookie sheet and bake ten minutes. Remove from oven, gently turn and baste with soy/ginger marinade. Place back in oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove and baste. Repeat until bacon is good and crispy; approximately 30 minutes.
  • 5. NOTES For added crispiness you can turn on the broiler the last minute of cooking but broilers are unpredictable to keep a close eye on them.

BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS (RUMAKI)



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This recipe is slightly different from the ones already posted here on 'Zaar. It was given to me by a very dear friend who is no longer with us. Everytime I make it, I think of her. Thanks, Diane. NOTE: The size can for the water chestnuts is estimated (I don't have any in my cupboard today).

Provided by Sweet PQ

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 30-40 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained (estimated can size)
1 lb lean bacon, cut in half (for easier wrapping)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/8 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If desired, cut larger water chestnuts in half for easier eating and more pieces.
  • Soak water chestnuts in soy sauce for 15 minutes, stirring a few times to make sure they are fully coated.
  • Remove water chestnuts from soy sauce.
  • Wrap 1/2 strip of bacon around each; secure with toothpicks.
  • Reserve soy sauce.
  • Place toothpick side "up" in a 9" x 13" glass baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes or until crispy.
  • Remove from oven; drain bacon fat.
  • Meanwhile, mix reserved soy sauce, ketchup and brown sugar in a bowl.
  • Pour the mixture over the chestnuts to coat them evenly.
  • Bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes (again checking for crispness of bacon).
  • Serve hot, with or without seafood sauce.

JAPANESE RUMAKI



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This addictive appetizer is of Japanese origin, but it first achieved popularity in Hawaii- and is now considered a "Polynesian" specialty.Whichever it is it is loved at my family table. This is on our Super Bowl menu as well. This recipe was given to me by a friend who lived in Japan for 3 years during wartime. She has given...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slice bacon, halved crosswise
8 medium canned water chestnuts, drained
4 small cooked chicken livers, cut in half
8 dash(es) soy sauce
1 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
1 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400^. Lay bacon on a cookie sheet and bake until cooked but not crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and drain off any fat, then blot bacon and pan with paper towels.
  • 2. Place 1 water chestnut in the middle of each piece of bacon top each with half a chicken liver. Place a drop of soy sauce, a pinch of ginger, and a sprinkle of brown sugar on top of each liver. Wrap bacon around water chestnuts and livers and secure with a skewer. or round toothpick, Return pan to oven and bake until bacon is crisp and golden.

RUMAKI



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Provided by Brini Maxwell

Categories     Broil     Quick & Easy     Pineapple     Bacon     Summer

Yield Makes 24 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 strips of bacon, halved lengthwise
24 chunks fresh pineapple
24 round toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place piece of pineapple in center of each bacon strip, wrap, and secure with toothpick.
  • Place rumaki on broiler pan or shallow baking pan and broil, about 5 or 6 inches from heat, until bacon is crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Alternatively, bake in 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • To ensure the success of your Rumaki, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh water chestnuts, tender chicken livers, and flavorful bacon are essential for creating a delicious dish.
  • When wrapping the chicken livers with bacon, overlap the bacon slices slightly to secure the filling. This will prevent the bacon from unraveling during cooking.
  • For a crispy and golden brown Rumaki, cook them in a single layer in a large skillet. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this will result in soggy Rumaki.
  • If you prefer a sweeter Rumaki, add a glaze or sauce made with brown sugar, honey, or teriyaki sauce. Brush the glaze onto the Rumaki during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Serve the Rumaki hot as an appetizer or main course. Accompany them with dipping sauces such as soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or aioli for an extra layer of flavor.

Conclusion:

Japanese Rumaki is a delightful appetizer or main course that combines the savory flavors of chicken livers and bacon with the sweetness of water chestnuts. By following the tips provided in this article, you can create a delicious and impressive dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Experiment with different dipping sauces to find your favorite combination and enjoy this versatile dish as part of your next gathering or meal.

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