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What does "fishcake" mean to you? (self.casualuk)
submitted 10 months ago by bandwidthcrisis to c/[email protected]
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I grew up knowing a fishcake as being fish sandwiched between two slices of potato covered in batter.

But when I ventured out into the wider world beyond Sheffield, fishcakes were strange breaded minced-up fish things.

Was my whole childhood a lie?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The Sheffield fish cake is definitely the better beast.

But I like the minced up ones too.

If I could get proper fish cakes down here, I'd be a lot rounder.

[–] bandwidthcrisis 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I'm wondering just how localized they are now. Do fishcakes just change as soon as you cross the Sheffield border?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

I'm curious. Might have to phone a few chippys.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I think you can get them generally across much of Yorkshire, but outside of that it's a freak occurrence and to be praised and treasured if/when you come across a proper fishcake. I feel strongly about this.