Fish and chips is a hot dish consisting of fried fish in batter, served with chips. The dish originated in England, where these two components had been introduced from separate immigrant cultures; it is not known who combined them. Often considered Britain's national dish, fish and chips is a common takeaway food in numerous other countries, particularly English-speaking and Commonwealth nations.
A standard serving of fish and chips with a wedge of lemon and garnish of parsley
Fish and chips, served in a paper wrapper (greaseproof paper inner and ordinary paper outer), as a "takeaway"
Harry Ramsden's in Brighton, one of its 35 outlets in the UK and Ireland.
Fish and chips on the seafront at Hunstanton, Norfolk. In the UK, fish and chips are particularly associated with seaside resorts.
Fried fish is any fish or shellfish that has been prepared by frying. Often, the fish is covered in batter, egg and breadcrumbs, flour, or herbs and spices before being fried and served, often with a slice of lemon.
Fried fish and chips with lemon, ketchup, tartar sauce and mushy peas, as served in London
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