- Glossary
- Fish and Chips - a British classic
Fish and Chips - a British classic
Fish and Chips is undoubtedly Britain's most iconic dish. It consists of a fillet of white fish (most commonly cod or haddock) coated in beer batter and fried until golden, served with thick-cut chips. Traditional accompaniments are mushy peas, tartare sauce, and malt vinegar. The dish was originally sold wrapped in newspaper. The first fish and chips shop opened in London in the 1860s.
- There are over 10,000 specialist fish and chips shops in Britain, known as 'chippies'.
- Beer batter creates an exceptionally light and crispy coating thanks to the carbon dioxide in the beer.
- During both World Wars, fish and chips were one of the few foods not subject to rationing.
- British chips are significantly thicker than American french fries and stay soft on the inside.
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