fish cake

noun

: a round fried cake made of shredded fish and mashed potato

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The spicy chili crunch and gummy-textured fish cakes gave the dish just the right flavor profile that played on the idea of a classic ramen bowl. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026 From fish cakes to grits, one restaurateur breaks down America's breakfast divide. Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026 Combine flaked cod, egg, scallions, and breadcrumbs to make fish cakes. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026 Oden is Japanese soul food—savory bites of vegetables and proteins like tofu and fish cake simmered in dashi soup. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fish cake

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First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fish cake was in 1824

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“Fish cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fish%20cake. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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