Are fish and chips from England?

Answer 1

I'm making the assumption, the person who wrote this question is American, and I am British - English to be exact; and it's a stereotypical view on the British that we love fish and chips. However the majority of the English do like fish and chips. It is popular because we are able to cook and produce and prepare it for a cheap price, and sell for a reasonable profit. It is a fast food, and widely available for people as chips are very popular for there taste, cost and appeal.

Answer 2

They like them because they are VERY tasty.

Why don't you try them. To make chips the English way, peel your potatoes, and cut them in long sticks about 1.5cm thick.

Wash the sticks, and then drain them and pat them dry.

Heat some vegetable oil or beef dripping in a pan (fill the pan 2/3 full only) to a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade. Place the potato sticks into a basket and gently (the oil will foam up) lower them into the pan of hot oil. Cook the chips until the potato is cooked though and the surface of the chip is just beginning to turn golden.

At this stage remove basket form the oil and allow the chips to drain for 5/6 mins (still in the basket) and while they are draining heat the oil up to 210-220 degrees centigrade. Once the oil is up to temperature, re immerse the chips and cook them until they are a deep golden colour, remove the basket and drain off the excess oil.

Tip the chips onto a plate and sprinkle liberally with salt and a little vinegar, eat while still warm/hot and crispy.

Answer 3

Not any more. Although fish and chips is considered to be synonymous with England and the rest of Britain, this dish now has major competition from other 'fast foods' like pizzas, burgers, kebabs and other ethnic foods.

Answer 4

Fish and chips is a very common English meal and we have many Fish and Chip Shops.

Answer 5

Britain