fish finger

Definitions

A rectangular stick of processed fish coated in breadcrumbs that is cooked by frying or grilling.

Ireland, UK

Equivalents

Examples

““Birds Eye fish⟳ fingers,” he said, “are made from cod, and when, a short while back there was talk⟳ of some strange deep sea varieties creeping into fish⟳ fingers, we, as a company spent £500 000 reassuring the consumer[…].””

“Next week will solve⟳ your problems / But now, fish⟳ fingers all in a line”

“After green peas, the product that most helped Birds Eye was fish⟳ fingers.”

“2009, Linda Larsen, The $7 Meals Cookbook: 301 Delicious, Nutritious Recipes the Whole Family Will Love⟳, Adams Media, MA, page 148, Fish⟳ fingers are usually sold in very large packages, about 3–5 pounds.”

“If chip butties are the king of beige, fish⟳ finger sarnies are the queen. Home-made fish⟳ fingers are super-easy to make⟳ and freeze⟳ well, so make⟳ a large batch and keep⟳ them for a rainy day.”

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