Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnut Dim Sum

• fresh water chestnuts16

  (can use canned)

• soy sauce↗1⁄3 cup
• brown sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• slices bacon↗8

  cut in half

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel and rinse fresh water chestnuts. If using canned be sure to rinse well and drain. Marinate chestnuts in soy sauce for 2 1/2 hours.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put the brown sugar in a dish and break up any clumps. Remove chestnuts from soy sauce and immediately roll in brown sugar. Wrap each with 1 piece of the cut bacon and secure with a toothpick.

3. 3

   Place chestnuts on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 30 minutes, turning once.

4. 4

   Note: They can be prepared in advance and frozen before cooking. Lasts 2 to 3 months in a sealed freezer bag.