Fish & Chips: Britain's Most Famous Refugee DishHow a national staple was born from persecution.

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Food History Unpacked

The quintessential British dish of fish and chips has surprising origins. Its journey begins with Sephardic Jews fleeing persecution in the 16th century, who brought their method of frying fish to the UK. Centuries later, an Ashkenazi Jewish immigrant combined it with fried potatoes, creating the 'chippy' that would one day sustain a nation through two World Wars. This is a story of how immigrant culture shaped a national identity.