What is Fish and chips?
{{Infobox food | name = Fish and chips | image = Fish and chips blackpool.jpg | image_size = 275px | caption = A standard serving of fish and chips with a slice of [[lemon]] and garnish of [[parsley]] | alternate_name = Fish supper / Fish 'n' chips | country = [[England]] | region = | creator = | course = Main dish | served = Hot | main_ingredient = Battered and [[fried fish]] with [[French fries#England|deep-fried chips]] | variations = | calories = | other = }} [[Image:Fish and chips.jpg|thumb|Fish and chips]] '''Fish and chips''' is a hot dish made of fried [[fish]] and [[French fries|chips]]. This dish came from [[England]] and is a traditional food of the [[United Kingdom|UK]]. It is a popular kind of [[fast food]] in some parts of the world. Shops and [[restaurant]]s that offer fish and chips are easy to find in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]]. They are most common in England. The first fish and chips were found in the East end of [[London]] in the late 19th Century. ==The fish== Traditionally, [[cod]], [[haddock]], or (rarely) [[flounder]] are used to make fish and chips. Of these, cod is by far the most popular. Other fish with white meat can be used as well, for example [[whiting]] or [[plaice]]. Many places that serve fish and chips have more than one kind of fish. The [[customer]]s can then choose what kind of fish they want. The fish is always dipped in [[Batter (cooking)|batter]], which is a kind of liquid mixture which hardens upon frying. After that, it will be [[frying|fried]] for a short time. The phrase 'fish and chips' [[imply|implies]] that it will be fried in batter; of course, in a fish restaurant, [[grill]]ing or [[boiling]] would be alternatives. Fish cooked like that do not have batter. Typically fish and chips is eaten with salt and vinegar. ==The chips== The chips are made from sliced [[potato]]es. They are larger than [[French fries]]. Large slices of potatoes are fried to make