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rumake, mom

Recipe by
Megan Stewart
Middletown, OH

I remember helping Mom prepare these for parties, then making them with Dad after Mom died. At some point they decided to broil them instead of deep frying, and they turned out just as good. I personally prefer chunks of boneless skinless chicken breasts to the chicken livers.

yield 8 -10 as cocktails
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For rumake, mom

  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 stick
    cinnamon
  • 1 c
    chicken stock
  • 1
    piece fresh ginger root
  • 2 Tbsp
    star anise
  • 1 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 2 c
    soy sauce
  • 1 lb
    chicken livers
  • 1 can
    waterchestnuts
  • 1/2 lb
    bacon, thinly sliced

How To Make rumake, mom

  • 1
    Mix seasonings, stock and garlic with soy in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 min. Add fresh chicken livers an dbring to boil again. Reduce heat and simmer 10 min then remove livers from the sauce and let cool. Save marinade for another day. Meanwhile, cut chestnuts into thirds. When livers are cool enough to handle, slice and wrap 1/3 strip bacon around a piece of chicken and a piece of chestnut. Spear with a toothpick. Fry in deep fat until bacon is crisp and serve immediately.

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