RUMAKI Definition & Meaning

rumaki

[ ruh-mah-kee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

plural noun

Hawaiian Cooking.

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

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51�Թ� 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

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“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.

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

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Or as kitschy as rumaki or Cheddar Olive Poppers.

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

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

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