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Receta Wikipedia defines Rumaki as “an hors d'oeuvre of mock-Polynesian origin”
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Raciónes: 8
Ingredientes
- 1/2 lb chicken livers
- 1 t anise seeds
- 3 T brown sugar
- 1 T kitchen bouquet
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 lb sliced bacon
- 12 whole canned water chestnuts
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 298 | |
| Calories from Fat 243 | 82% |
| Total Fat 26.95g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 8.94g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium 189mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 1.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.16g | 1% |
| Protein 11.43g | 18% |
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