Best 9 Rumaki Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Water Chestnuts Recipes

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Rumaki, also known as bacon-wrapped pineapple water chestnuts, is a delectable appetizer that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple, the crunchiness of water chestnuts, and the savory smokiness of bacon. This classic dish is often served at parties, potlucks, and game days, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with a comprehensive collection of the best rumaki recipes, along with tips and tricks for creating the perfect bite-sized treat.

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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



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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 - BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE & WATER CHESTNUTS RECIPE



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Provided by á-18433

Number Of Ingredients 7

SAUCE:
Bacon
Pineapple
Water Chestnuts
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup miracle whip
1 jar chilli sauce

Steps:

  • Cut bacon strips in half, wrap around 1 piece of pineapple and a water chestnut. Hold together with a toothpick. Do this with each piece of bacon. After you have wrapped each piece bake in a 350 oven for about 20-25 minutes or until starting to brown. Take out of oven and baste with sauce and return to oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the sauce looks clear.

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 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.

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.

BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE AND WATER CHESTNUTS



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This is a great appetizer with a delicious sweet and tangy flavor.

Provided by Niki H

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 1h35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) cans whole water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ¼ cups soy sauce
24 slices thick sliced bacon, cut in half
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
toothpicks
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Stir the water chestnuts together with the garlic powder and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Drain the water chestnuts, discarding the soy sauce. Place a pineapple chunk in the center of each piece of bacon, then place a water chestnut on top of that. Fold the ends of the bacon over the water chestnut, and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining bacon, pineapple, and water chestnuts. Gently toss the bacon-wrapped chestnuts with brown sugar in a bowl, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then turn the pieces over, and continue baking 15 to 35 minutes longer until the bacon has cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Briefly drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 484.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SUPER EASY BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS (MODIFIED RUMAKI)



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This is a quick and simple recipe for a hot Hors d'oeuvre or appetizer that is always a crowd pleaser. My family has been making these for years and I do not know where the original recipe came from.

Provided by Northern Cook

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 15 bacon wrapped water chestnuts, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts (whole not sliced)
1/2 lb bacon
1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce (I always use Open Pit Original)
cooking spray
toothpick

Steps:

  • Open can of water chestnuts and drain. Place the water chestnuts on paper towel and let air dry. If you're in a hurry, you may also pat them dry with paper towel.
  • Cut each strip of bacon in thirds.
  • Wrap bacon around water chestnut and secure with toothpick. Repeat until all are wrapped.
  • Place bacon-wrapped water chestnuts on a cookie sheet sprayed lightly with cooking spray or lined with tin foil for easy clean up. If using tin foil, go ahead and spray the tin foil with cooking spray, as well.
  • Brush each bacon-wrapped water chestnut with your favorite barbeque sauce. **OR** If you are lazy, like me, dump the barbeque sauce into a bowl and just dip each bacon wrapped water chestnut into the barbeque sauce and shake off excess.
  • Place on top rack in oven under the broiler. Broil for about 10 minutes. Take them out of the oven and turn them all over. Brush again with barbeque sauce, if desired. Place under the broiler again for about another 10 minutes. You should watch these pretty closely to be sure not to burn. You are looking to cook the bacon through until it crisps.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 792, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 6.8

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.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pineapple: Using ripe pineapple will ensure that your Rumaki is juicy and flavorful. Look for pineapples that are golden yellow in color and have a sweet smell.
  • Use high-quality bacon: The quality of the bacon you use will greatly impact the taste of your Rumaki. Opt for thick-cut, good-quality bacon that is not too salty.
  • Trim the pineapple properly: Before slicing the pineapple, be sure to trim off the tough outer skin and the core. This will make it easier to slice the pineapple into even pieces.
  • Cut the pineapple into uniform pieces: Cutting the pineapple into uniform pieces will help ensure that they cook evenly. Aim for pieces that are about 1-inch thick.
  • Soak the water chestnuts: Soaking the water chestnuts in warm water for 30 minutes will help to soften them and make them more flavorful.
  • Use toothpicks that are long enough: When assembling the Rumaki, use toothpicks that are long enough to go through the pineapple, water chestnut, and bacon. This will help to keep the Rumaki secure while cooking.
  • Cook the Rumaki until the bacon is crispy: The Rumaki is done cooking when the bacon is crispy and the pineapple is slightly caramelized. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve the Rumaki hot: Rumaki is best served hot. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or cilantro for an extra touch of flavor.

Conclusion:

Rumaki is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for parties or potlucks. With its sweet and savory flavor, Rumaki is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, give Rumaki a try. You won't be disappointed!

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