The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RISSOLES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does RISSOLES mean?
RISSOLES noun- A ball of meat, some variants covered in pastry, which has been fried or barbecued.