How Did Fish & Chips Become England's National Dish?

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How Did Fish & Chips Become England's National Dish?

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Aug 21, 2019

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Light and tender fried fish plated with crisp fried potatoes is a classic English comfort meal, but it's only a little over a century old. Learn the history of fish and chips in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How Did Fish & Chips Become England's National Dish?

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