Definition

A small dish from Japanese cuisine made with marinated chicken liver and water chestnut, wrapped in bacon and cooked.

Example

At the party, we served rumaki as a delicious appetizer.

Conversation

Have you ever tried rumaki?

No, I haven't! What is it?

It's a delicious appetizer with chicken liver and bacon.

That sounds interesting! I might have to give it a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rumaki originates from Hawaiian, where 'ru' means to wrap and 'maki' refers to food or a dish. The term describes a dish of chicken or seafood wrapped in bacon, often served as an appetizer.

Memory Tip

Think of the Hawaiian word for wrapping food ('ru' means to wrap) — that's why rumaki refers to a dish that is wrapped, typically in bacon.

Visually Confused Words