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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMy mom used to make these for parties or for Christmas Eve when our dinner consisted of nothing but appetizers (YUM!). These are a kicked up version of hers served with an absolutely amazing mustard dip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wrapping each water chestnut can be slightly labor intensive, BUT... they can easily be prepared ahead of time up to the final bake. Then just pop them in the oven to heat and serve once your guests start to arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are water chestnuts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Water chestnuts aren't nuts. They got that name simply because they resemble chestnuts. Actually, they are a water vegetables; a tuber that grows under water on the roots of an aquatic grass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fresh water chestnuts can be found in some Asian specialty markets. Most mainstream grocery stores only carry the canned ones in the Asian food aisle.
Canned water chestnuts tend to have a mild (almost bland) taste to them. That isn't a problem with this recipe thanks to a marinating in some soy sauce and honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get more information on water chestnuts on Spruce Eats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just four simple ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n bacon<\/strong> - pork bacon crisps up the best, but you can use beef or turkey or vegetarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n soy sauce<\/strong> - low sodium tamari is my choice, the bacon adds enough sodium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n honey <\/strong>- or some maple or agave syrup, or some brown sugar and a little water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n canned water chestnuts<\/strong> - see above<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the sauce you will need a few more, but it is worth it (make double and serve it with chips, pretzels, etc.):<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p><\/div>\nIngredients for Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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