Colour Your English - 2008

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"Fish and chips" is the traditional take-away food of England. There are many fish and chip shops in every English town, they are really popular! The first fish-and-chip shop opened in London in 1860. Today, there are more than 11,500 shops in the country producing over 250 million meals per year.

The most common fish is cod. Other types of fish used are haddock, huss, and plaice. The fresh fish is dipped in flour, then in batter and deep fried. It is served with chips and they usually ask if you want salt and vinegar added. Sometimes people order curry sauce, peas or pickled eggs.

Traditionally fish and chips were served up wrapped in old newspaper. Nowadays they are wrapped in a special paper. You often get a small wooden or plastic fork to eat them with, but you can also use your fingers.