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Jan 2024
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278. The History of Fish and Chips! (Eng...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Fish and chips is the most iconic, and one of the most popular, dishes from the United Kingdom.

Today, let me give you a detailed explanation of the origins, history, and variations of this classic meal!


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Vocabulary List

  • Takeaways (Noun): Establishments where prepared food is sold to be eaten somewhere else.
  • Fillet (Noun): A boneless cut or slice of meat or fish.
  • Texture (Noun): The feel or consistency of a surface or substance.
  • Batter (Noun/Verb): A mixture of eggs, flour, and liquid used to coat food before frying; the process of coating food with such a mixture.
  • National Dish (Noun): A traditional or iconic dish that is considered representative of a particular country.
  • Iconic (Adjective): Widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture.
  • Chain Restaurants (Noun): A series of connected restaurants under the same brand or ownership.


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