How to eat fish and chips like a Brit

If UK is known for an iconic British dish, it is fish and chips. It consists of fried fish in crispy batter, served with chips. The popular dish known to be originated from England, signifies a culinary fusion.

This is a humble, yet popular meal, as closely 382 million portions are sold every year by fish and chips shops alone. The dish has two parts and the fish came first. Tradition of eating fried fish coated with flour made a mark on the British culinary landscape and was also referred in Oliver Twist, written by Charles Dickens.

Fish and chips is commonly relished with salt and vinegar among the Brits. Some chosen accompaniments to go with are mushy peas, curry sauce, gherkins, and pickled eggs. There is no right way of eating fish and chips as every Brit has his own version.

Best places across UK known to serve the best of its kind include, Anstruther Fish Bar in Anstruther, Poppie's Fish & Chips in London, and Frankie's Fish and Chips in Shetland.

"You can't go wrong with fish and chips." - Michael Sandol