Fish and Chips has Jewish Origins

[Lulav]

The inquisition played a big part in the UK's 'undisputed national dish of Great Britain'.

It was so popular even Winston Churchill exempted it from rationing during the war.

Jews fleeing the 'convert or be expelled' Portuguese Monarchy went first to Spain and then to England to escape bringing with them a popular food prepared for Sabbath, lightly fried fish.

It became popular with both Jews and Catholics who had for centuries not eaten warm blooded animals on Friday.

This was later paired with 'chips' once the potato made its' way into the daily diet and has been a staple of English cuisine ever since.

Read the article here
How Fish and Chips Migrated to Great Britain

The fried fish was introduced by Jews fleeing religious persecution.

 

[JackRT]

The English fishing fleets were the cradle of the Royal Navy. At the height of the days of sail the crown mandated three fish days a week so that there would always be a supply of sailors for the navy. And in my limited experience 'fish and chips' has reached its modern perfection in Newfoundland.

 

[David Kent]

As it happened, we had fish and chips today, quite unexpectedly. I had just put a jacket potato in the oven when my son in law came in and said "I'm going to get fish and chips, do you want some? "So I rapidly took my potato out of the oven and said "Yes please." I asked for haddock, but he got me an O.A.P's cod and chips.

 

[JackRT]

As it happened, we had fish and chips today, quite unexpectedly. I had just put a jacket potato in the oven when my son in law came in and said "I'm going to get fish and chips, do you want some? "So I rapidly took my potato out of the oven and said "Yes please." I asked for haddock, but he got me an O.A.P's cod and chips.

As long as it isn't Alaskan Pollock. F&C requires a firmly fleshed fish not jello.

 

[David Kent]

As long as it isn't Alaskan Pollock. F&C requires a firmly fleshed fish not jello.

No, It was cod.

 

[tampasteve]

One of my favorite meals to be sure. Cod or haddock are the best, grouper here in Florida is always a good choice for a local fish. I loath when they try and use something like tilapia. uch.