Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe (Rumaki) (2024)

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Crunchy water chestnuts, wrapped in salty bacon, and smothered with honey bbq sauce. These baked to perfection appetizers will please and impress your guests. With only 4 ingredients, even the greenest of chefs can make this Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe.

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Often Called Rumaki

Bacon wrapped water chestnuts are often called rumaki. Traditionally they were made with water chestnuts along with pieces of chicken or liver and wrapped in bacon, and then served with a teriyaki sauce. This is my take on that once popular appetizer from the 50s and 60s. This is simplified and just as fancy!

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Let's Start With The Grocery List

To make this gourmet little snack - you only need 4 ingredients! You heard me right! 4 ingredients!

  1. bacon
  2. whole water chestnuts
  3. barbecue sauce
  4. honey

Pro Tip: Whole, Canned, Water chestnuts can be found in the asian food aisle of your grocery store.

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How Do You Make Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts?

  1. Cut your piece of bacon in half, and wrap it around a whole, canned, water chestnut.
  2. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
  3. Place in a cast iron skillet or casserole dish.
  4. Repeat until all piece of bacon and water chest nuts are wrapped.
  5. Combine honey and barbecue sauce in a small bowl.
  6. Whisk to combine.
  7. Pour over prepared bacon wrapped water chestnuts.
  8. How long do you cook? Bake at 400 for about 40 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Serve right away.

Pro Tip: Make ahead and refrigerate. You can reheat these babies in about 7 minutes in a 400 degree oven.

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The Perfect Appetizer

These guys are perfect for a party. Super Bowl, bunco, New Years - you name it! Your guests will love this gluten free indulgence!

If you love bacon wrapped - check out these delicious bacon wrapped chicken thighs!

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

It will make your house smell pretty much like heaven, and your guests will feel like they are in heaven when they eat them!

Print Rate

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 437kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds bacon
  • 2 cans whole water chestnuts
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce
  • 1 cup honey
  • toothpicks

Instructions

  • Cut your bacon in half. Wrap each water chestnut with bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Place in a 9x13 cake pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.

  • Combine barbeque sauce and honey and whisk to combine. Drizzle over water chestnuts.

  • Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until bacon begins to crisp.

  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Kristen says

    What is the white dip shown in the picture?

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    • Kadee says

      It's just mayo with a little mustard in it. Super yummy. But not necessary for this dish. We love it with sweet potato medallions.

      Reply

  2. Erin V says

    Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe (Rumaki) (7)
    kids ate these up way too fast - i'll have to make more next time!

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  3. Kadee says

    It depends on your oven and your bacon. I have made them in 45 minutes and up to an hour. If I have a thicker cut of bacon I bake for an hour. A thinner cut - 45 minutes.

    Reply

  4. FoodAddict says

    Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe (Rumaki) (8)
    These Bacon Wraps looks so delicious, ill give this recipe a try. But i am quite sure the ones i make wont be as good as these ;)

    Reply

    • Kadee says

      You won't be disappointed!!

      Reply

  5. Anna says

    My husband went CRAZY over these.

    Reply

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe (Rumaki) (2024)

FAQs

What is rumaki made of? ›

Rumaki's ingredients and method of preparation vary, but usually it consists of water chestnuts and pieces of chicken liver wrapped in bacon and marinated in soy sauce and either ginger or brown sugar, then fried or baked.

Should I rinse canned water chestnuts? ›

Canned water chestnuts pose little food safety risk; however, it is safer to rinse and drain them before use.

Are water chestnuts good for diabetics? ›

Water chestnuts are the most healthy food item that you can add to your diabetes reversal diet plan. The low glycemic index of water chestnut and high fiber content can help you manage diabetes. They do not produce sudden rises in blood sugar levels.

What is water chestnut called in India? ›

Singhara, also known as Water Chestnut, is unique among aquatic plants. This distinctive plant, native to Asia and Africa, has been venerated for generations for its culinary, medicinal, and cultural value.

What nationality is rumaki? ›

While Rumaki has ties to Japanese and Hawaiian culture it is mostly Americana. If you were to attend a co*cktail party in the 1960's Rumaki would most likely be there as an hor d'oeuvre. It first showed up in 1941 on the menu of the Don the Beachcomber restaurant in Palm Springs.

What country is rumaki from? ›

It first appears on the menus of tiki restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the 1940s. Trader Vic's founder Victor Bergeron claimed it had Chinese origins, by way of Hawaii, but in actuality it was likely his own creation inspired by angels on horseback, an English pub snack of bacon-wrapped oysters.

What is the biggest problem with water chestnuts? ›

Water chestnut has little nutritional or habitat value to fish or waterfowl and can have a significant impact on the use of an infested area by native species. T. natans likely impacts non-native and invasive plant and animal species in the same manner it impacts natives.

Why are water chestnuts so expensive? ›

As a result of the increases in demand with the recovery from the pandemic and the raw material shortage, prices remain at astronomical levels throughout the season and there is no inventory available, according to various sources.

What is the best way to eat canned water chestnuts? ›

Some popular cooking methods for canned water chestnuts include stir-frying, adding them to soups or stews, incorporating them into vegetable or meat dishes, and using them in salads or as a crunchy topping for dishes.

Who should not eat water chestnut? ›

Despite their fiber content, water chestnuts can cause digestive discomfort for individuals with sensitive stomachs or gastrointestinal issues. Caution is advised for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or similar conditions.

Who should not eat chestnuts? ›

Raw chestnuts are safe to eat for most people. However, they do contain tannic acid, which means they could cause stomach irritation, nausea, or liver damage if you have liver disease or experience a lot of kidney problems.

What are the side effects of water chestnuts? ›

Side Effects of Singhara:

Because of its high fibre content, overeating water chestnuts might give you stomach problems. A sudden increase in dietary fibre may cause stomach pain and gas. Therefore, stick to moderate amounts and avoid overeating.

Can a dog eat water chestnuts? ›

Dogs can eat water chestnuts in moderation. You should always peel water chestnuts and chop them into small pieces to make them easier for your dog to chew. Learn more about the benefits and factors to consider before you offer this healthy treat to your pet.

What is the nickname for a water chestnut? ›

It is also known as buffalo nut, bat nut, devil pod, ling nut, mustache nut, singhara nut or water chestnut.

Are water chestnuts a vegetable or a fruit? ›

Water chestnuts are aquatic vegetables that are nutritious and delicious. They are a great source of antioxidants and other compounds that may help prevent diseases linked with age, such as heart disease and cancer. Water chestnuts are also highly versatile and can be added to a variety of dishes.

What is the meaning of rumaki? ›

rəˈmäkē plural -s. : a cooked appetizer consisting of pieces of usually marinated chicken liver wrapped together with sliced water chestnuts in bacon slices.

What is Chinese bacon made of? ›

Like a lot of bacon from around the world, Chinese bacon is made from pork belly and less frequently, from shoulder. It is either air-cured with soy sauce, brown sugar, and spices (like star anise and cinnamon) until it's very hard, or it's cured for a shorter period of time before being smoked.

What is candied bacon made of? ›

What is Candied Bacon. Also known as Pig Candy, Candied Bacon is made by coating thick sliced of bacon in something sweet such as brown sugar, maple syrup, or caramel before baking until caramelized. It's fantastic crumbled on a salad or just served alongside a pint of your favorite beer.

What are water chestnuts made of? ›

Despite being called chestnuts, water chestnuts are not nuts at all. They are aquatic tuber vegetables that grow in marshes, ponds, paddy fields and shallow lakes (1). Water chestnuts are native to Southeast Asia, Southern China, Taiwan, Australia, Africa and many islands in the Indian and Pacific oceans.

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