In England,the term can refer to a patty of hashed potatoes,a kind of hash brown.These are available pre-made and frozen in supermarkets and are served by many restaurants,such as fast food stands,often as part of the breakfast menu.It can also refer to a sort of potato pancake.
In New Zealand and Scotland,what are known as potato cakes in Australia are known as potato fritters and are of the same type as the English variant.They are very common in fish and chip shops and are often the cheapest item on the menu.
The term may refer to a preparation of mashed potatoes baked in the form of pie[1] or an actual scallop made using potatoes or potato flour.