rumaki

[ ruh-mah-kee ]

plural noun

, Hawaiian Cooking.

1. bite-size appetizers, as chicken livers and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon and broiled.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rumaki¹

First recorded in 1940–45; origin uncertain; perhaps a shortening of Japanese harumaki “spring roll,” from Chinese chūn juǎn

Example Sentences

“SATC” single-handedly brought back the everyday tutu and convinced legions of women that walking the long concrete blocks of Manhattan in 6-inch Manolos was a great idea, while “Mad Men” had us all rushing out to buy skinny ties and learning to make rumaki.

From Seattle Times

And if you want to serve it with some rumaki and fondue, don’t let me stop you.

From Seattle Times

Or as kitschy as rumaki or Cheddar Olive Poppers.

From Seattle Times

But don’t expect crab Rangoon and rumaki with your Mai Tai here.

From Seattle Times

Among them were rumaki  — chicken livers wrapped with chestnuts — and soufflés — puffy omelets loaded with cream.

From New York Times