Fish and chips were two of the few foods not subject to rationing because the government feared the dish was so embedded in the nation’s culture that any limit would damage morale. “During the Second World War Winston Churchill recognised the crucial role of fish and chips, referring to them as “good companions”. Originally a dish of the working classes, fish and chips have remained a cultural icon in the UK for going on two centuries.Īn article in the Express a few years ago noted some interesting WWII history about the UK’s favorite dish:
The first known fish & chip shop was opened by Joseph Malin, a Jewish immigrant, in London in the 1860’s. On an interesting side note, the first reference to the term “chips” for fries also came from Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities, where he referred to them as “husky chips of potatoes, fried with some reluctant drops of oil”. The famous Victorian chef, Alexis Soyer, also noted in his 1845 cookbook a recipe for “Fried Fish, Jewish Fashion.” One of the earliest references to fish and chips in England comes from none other than my favorite author, Charles Dickens, who in 1838 noted the “fried fish warehouses” in Oliver Twist. The technique of battering and frying fish in oil is thought to have come from Sephardic Jewish immigrants, specifically those from Spain and Portugal where a popular dish known as pescado frito (flour-coated fish fried in oil) had been enjoyed at least a couple of centuries earlier.Īnd as for the chips, the credit goes to Belgium. What we know as fish and chips today originated in England but its origins go back further. And so the time has come to share with you Britains most iconic dish: Fish and Chips! Where Did Fish and Chips Originate? Though I lived in England for several years it wasn’t until our two most recent trips to the UK that I was able to finally perfect the batter and technique.
This homemade British fish and chips recipe has been a long time coming. This British Fish and Chips recipe produces that perfectly crispy and flavorful result you’re craving! Recreate the BEST British Fish and Chips right at home!
No need to go down to your local chippy or search for a restaurant that makes real British-style fish and chips. Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
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