Beer, Fish And Chips, The British High And Down-to-earth "National Dish"
No doubt, fish and chips is one of the British national dishes, it is not only the representative of the British Diet, but also as a British cultural symbol, widely known to the world.
Fish and chips, is a can be high in the United Kingdom and the most people-friendly dishes. Wherever you go in the UK, if you ask the locals what's good here, the answer is probably Fish and chips. Taverns, fast food restaurants, and roadside snack bars all sell fish and chips.
In contrast to the UK's love affair with fish and chips, other countries are not too friendly to this national treat. British cuisine is widely derided as "dark cuisine" , as are fish and chips, on the grounds that "this kind of low-tech food, but the British treasure, so there is no other food. "
In fact, the British special feelings for fish and chips, is not entirely based on taste, but there are other deep-seated cultural and historical factors.
Although fish and chips are popular in the UK, they are both "exotic" . The potato was introduced to Britain in the 17th century, and the fish and chips was made by immigrant Jews.
Fish and chips are a by-product of Britain's industrial revolution. Despite being an island nation, it was difficult for the British people outside the coastal areas to eat fresh fish before the 18th century. The steam trains of the 19th century changed all that, not only making fish cheaper, but also spreading fish and chips all over Britain, and at one point becoming the most popular cheap fare in the working class.
Food was scarce in Britain during the Second World War, and almost all food was rationed by the government, but fish and chips were not on the list because Britain produced its own potatoes and was able to catch fish in relatively safe waters. Demand for fish and chips was up 30% during the second world war compared with pre war levels, so it was a lifesaver for Britain. On the famous D Day landings in World War II, British soldiers used "Fish" to "Chips" as a code for mutual identification -- a cipher, of course, that was quickly deciphered by the Germans.
In a 2012 poll, "what do you think represents Britain best? " Fish and chips beat out The Beatles, afternoon tea, Shakespeare, Buckingham Palace and the Queen as Britain's highest symbol.
How to make a delicious fish and chips?
As the name suggests, fish and chips is a fish and chips snack.
Deep-fried fish are usually cod, which is dense and seafood, and plaice, which is tender and smooth, with a refreshing taste. The key to the fish's flavor is the soft, tender, delicious flesh and crispy skin.
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Crisp and mellow taste, can effectively prevent the loss of water in the process of deep-frying, so that the meat is more tender and juicy, retaining more fresh fish flavor. At the same time the addition of fresh beer, rich in the aftertaste between the lips and teeth, people can not stop.
Remove the bones and bones from the COD (or buy them prepared at the supermarket) and slice.
Mix the English fried fish paste powder with water in a ratio of 1:1.5 to form a paste. Put some Beer Flavor Fish Batter in addition.
Coat the fillets with a Beer Flavor Fish Batter, then coat with a mixture of the batter.
Heat the oil to 180 degrees, then deep-fry the fish fillets in oil for 2.5 minutes until Golden Brown.
Serve with French fries on a plate, and a delicious fish and chips dish is ready to go, fast, easy and delicious.
The freshness of cod is paired with the earthy flavor of potatoes, with a crisp, waxy texture, and a single malt beer. For an authentic British taste, salt and vinegar can be served hot. Of course, ketchup and mayonnaise are also good choices.
Best Fish and chips ever
The oldest existing fish and chips shop is in Ieunn, near Leeds. It is called the world's oldest fish and chips shop and has been selling fish and chips since 1865.
The world's largest fish and chip shop is Vigan's Sharpy's, which serves 270 people.
The world's largest serving of fish and chips was created in July 2012 by London London Borough of Enfield's London road fish and chips, a giant fish and chips made from flounder weighing 47 kg!