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Fish & Chips: Uncovering the Forgotten Jewish and Belgian Origins of the Iconic British Dish

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The History of Frying Fish in England

The Jewish community in England has a complicated history. Sephardic Jews were kicked out of Portugal and Spain during the Spanish Inquisition. By 1650 they were officially allowed back and their numbers steadily increased. They brought their fish frying tradition to London with them when they moved there. Thomas Jefferson apparently ate quote fish in the Jewish fashion when he visited London in 1786.

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