National Fish and Chip day: We visit the Clifton Fish Bar in Bristol

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Participating in National Fish & Chip Day is a delightful way to embrace British culinary tradition and savor the flavors of this beloved dish. It showcases the unique combination of flaky fish, crispy batter, and fluffy chips that have become a culinary symbol of the United Kingdom

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00:00I'm going to try and let as much batter go back in there, run off so it's nice and crispy.

00:22Let's find out more about the process of making a fish and chips just like this.

00:27It seals it so it prevents the oil from going in.

00:38National Fish and Chip Day commemorates the fundamental meal of the working class throughout

00:43the United Kingdom and beyond, and while its roots may lay on Britannia's foggy shores,

00:50there are few places in the world that this comfort food hasn't found its way to.

00:56According to daysoftheyear.com, in the late 1800s trawl fishing became a major part of

01:02the economic industry in the North Sea. This resulted in growing availability of fresh

01:08fish in areas further inland in the British Isles, especially within cities.

01:14Let's find out more about the process of making fish and chips at the Clifton Fish and Chip

01:18Bar.

01:19Just let as much oil come off as possible. No one likes to see.

01:35This is a very classic and a very Bristolian fish and chip shop. It was actually buzzing

01:39in there. It was so nice to see so many locals and regulars visiting the fish and chip shop

01:45and they battered the fish in front of my eyes, which is another really exciting thing.

01:53It's come in to us twice a week, so every day they're prepared on the premises.

02:02So I am here with the fish and chips. They look so good. It feels rude not to taste test,

02:08so let's give it a little taste test. I asked for salt and vinegar, obviously as is classic

02:13to the UK tradition.

02:21The chips do taste really fresh. I'll give them that.

02:29I use a rice cone which seals the fish, which helps the batter stick to the fish and sort of

02:39prevents, it seals it, so it prevents the oil going in too much.

02:49But for now, I'm going to enjoy this freshly made and Bristolian fish and chips. Cheers!

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