mock fish

English

Etymology

From mock (“imitation”) +‎ fish.

Noun

mock fish (uncountable)

1. (cooking) A dish made with grated raw potato, mixed with egg and flour, then fried.
2. (UK) A concoction of rice, margarine, flour, onion, and anchovy paste, which was made into a porridge and then pan-fried into a cake resembling fish.