Artisanal rumaki

[Gary H. NJ]

I thought it would be fun to try rumaki. Jim Lampe did some great bacon-wrapped water chestnuts a little while ago -- my inspiration.
Ok, why "artisanal" rumaki. Rumaki is one of those faux-Polynesian bar foods made popular by Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic's; an Asian-inspired American creation using canned water chestnuts. I wanted to use fresh water chestnuts and my home-made bacon.
Here we go...
Fresh water chestnuts. go for the ones that are firm and shiny. No exceptions. Cut off the top and bottom, peel with a paring knife and cut in half.

One strip of bacon down, one half water chestnut, one piece of marinated chicken liver.

Skewer and grill indirectly until firm. Grill directly for a couple minutes, then finish indirectly. Watch for flare ups!

Looking good.

Real good if I say so myself.

Recipe here.
Thanks for looking. Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend.

 

[Ed M.]

Great looking appetizers Gary.

Love the thick cut home made bacon!

 

[Joe InJersey]

Great idea! Nice departure from other bacon wrapped goodies from the grill (ABT's and Moink balls).

 

[Bill W. Michigan]

I'd appetize to those all day long and night too!!

 

[Mike Coffman]

Great looking appetizers, going to have to try them out!

 

[Bob Correll]

These I have got to do!
Terrific looking appetizers, and pics Gary!

 

[Mark Skeet]

Great aps, Gary!

 

[Gary H. NJ]

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Aps? That was dinner!

Thanks.

 

[A Moe]

Great lookin grub Gary! I gotta try those!

 

[Peter Gallagher]

i don't think I've ever seen fresh water chestnuts? come to think of it, I've never seen a salt water one either..... *rim-shot goes here*

looks great!

 

[j biesinger]

nice, really nice!

About a month ago, I picked up a used copy of Trader Vic's original cookbook ($4 + $4 shipping) hoping to get some ideas for bringing back the pu pu platter into my life. Unfortunately, the book's pretty thin on food recipes (lots of drinks!), and what's there isn't much to contemplate. I'm going to try to remember your recipe though.

 

[Gary H. NJ]

I think the world is ready for the pu pu platter to be revisited and reinvented. Keep us informed.

 

[Don Cash]

Chicken liver is one of my favorite foods. I would love to try those. Excellent job, Sir!

 

[Wolgast]

Looks fantastic...but i dont like chestnuts or liver. Can i just have a skewer with bacon?

 

[Jon Des.]

Great pics and a really neat cook. Nice find with the real water chestnuts, too.