High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Rumaki (Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts)
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8 servings
For the marinade
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the rumaki
- 2 cans (8 oz each) whole water chestnuts, drained
- 1 lb thin-cut bacon, strips cut in half crosswise
For serving
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic powder. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 2
Place the drained water chestnuts in a mixing bowl. Pour all but 3 tablespoons of the marinade over the water chestnuts, tossing to coat. Reserve the remaining 3 tablespoons of marinade separately for glazing. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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