Pemberton Cookbook

Rumaki

An appetizer from Japan that uses marinated chicken livers.

Makes 2 dozen appetizers

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces Chicken livers
• 4 ounces Water chestnuts, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups Teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Ginger, fresh, peeled and minced
• 12 slices Bacon, cut into 24 pieces
• Oil for frying

Directions:

Cut the whole livers into 2 pieces. Mix together the teriyaki, garlic, and ginger. Add the livers and waterchestnuts. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.

On small skewers or long toothpicks: place one liver and a slice of water chestnut. Wrap the bacon around them and secure.

Set in oven dish in hot broiler. Cook until done.

~various

Page created July 24, 2001. Anne Pemberton. Edited Tue, June 3, 2003 . AP.