Of all the foods served in the United Kingdom, fish and chips may be the most famous and noteworthy of all English cuisine. Comprised of deep fried fish served with fried potato strips and mushy peas, fish and chips became a popular meal for Britain s working class during the early 19th century.
Fish and chip shops or Chippies are common place in the United Kingdom and some believe that the first Chippies were created when South Scottish fried potato shops merged with England s fried fish shops. Fish and chips became a popular working class take-away food during the industrial revolution because both items are cheap and easily prepared. This meal also maintained its popularity as the years progressed, because it was one of the few foods that were not subject to rationing during World War II.
Below is a simple way you can make an authentic fish and chips dinner at home. You will need the following cookware and ingredients.
vegetable oil for frying
1 egg, beaten
500g white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
50g breadcrumbs
1 bag frozen chips
1 frying pan
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil to about 200 degrees C. Next, cover the fish fillets with the egg and roll them in the bread crumbs until they are completely covered. Next, carefully dip the fish into the boiling oil and cook until crispy.
Next cook the frozen chips in the oven, following the directions on the bag. Serve the chips with the fish and enjoy with a pint of your favorite ale!
Recipe And History Of Fish And Chips
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