fish ball
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Definition
Noun: 1. A fried ball or patty made from flaked fish and mashed potatoes. 2. A well-seasoned ball of ground fish, eggs, and crushed crumbs, typically simmered in fish stock.
Usage
The term "fish ball" refers to a specific type of prepared food item. It is a countable noun.
Examples
- For the first definition (fried patty):
- The street vendor sold delicious fish balls with a side of peas.
- She made fish balls from leftover cod and mashed potatoes.
- For the second definition (simmered ball):
- The soup was filled with savory fish balls.
- These fish balls are made with whitefish and seasoned breadcrumbs.
Advanced Usage
- The specific preparation method (fried vs. simmered) is often implied by the culinary context (e.g., "fried fish balls" vs. "fish ball soup").
- In some regional cuisines, "fish ball" may refer primarily to the Asian-style version, which is a bouncy, elastic ball made from pounded fish paste, often served on a skewer or in soups.
Variants and Related Words
- Fishcake (n): A related food item, often a flat patty made from similar ingredients. While similar, a fishcake is typically not ball-shaped.
- Surimi (n): A paste made from fish, used to make various shaped products, which can include fish balls.
Synonyms
- Fish fritter (for the fried patty type)
- Fish dumpling (for the simmered type, though this can imply a different preparation)
Related Phrases
- Fish ball soup: A soup containing fish balls as a primary ingredient.
- Fried fish balls: Specifies the cooking method for the first definition.
Noun
- a fried ball or patty of flaked fish and mashed potatoes
- well-seasoned balls of ground fish and eggs and crushed crumbs simmered in fish stock