fish and chips

Also known as fish supper, fish ‘n’ chips

hot dish of fried fish and fried potato

AI overview

Fish and chips is a popular hot dish made of fried fish served with fried potatoes. It's a simple but widely enjoyed meal that has become iconic in many food cultures, particularly in the United Kingdom.

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Encyclopedic overview

Fish and chips is a hot dish consisting of battered and fried fish, served with chips. Often considered the national dish of the United Kingdom, fish and chips originated in England in the 19th century. Today, the dish is a common takeaway food in numerous other countries, particularly English-speaking and Commonwealth nations.

Fish-and-chip shops first appeared in the UK in the 1860s, and by 1910 there were over 25,000 of them across the UK. This increased to over 35,000 by the 1930s, but eventually decreased to approximately 10,000 by 2009. The British government safeguarded the supply of fish and chips during the First World War and again in the Second World War. It was one of the few foods in the UK not subject to rationing during the wars, which further contributed to its popularity.

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