The article explains the confusion surrounding the terms 'chips' and 'crisps' between the U.S. and U.K. In Britain, 'chips' refers to what Americans know as fries, originating from the phrase 'chipped potatoes.' This term dates back to the mid-19th century when potatoes were cut into chunks. The American term 'french fries' was popularized after World War II, when soldiers encountered the Belgian fry. Additionally, the article provides context on the classic dish 'fish and chips,' which has its own origin story linked to Sephardic Jews and gained popularity in the 1860s.
In the U.K., ordering chips gets you served a plate of fries, while what Americans call chips are crisps. The terminology stems from 'chipped potatoes.'
The British term 'chips' originated in the mid-19th century, referring to 'chipped potatoes' created by cutting potatoes into chunks for frying.
American soldiers likely popularized the term french fries after tasting the Belgian version during World War II, thus introducing the term to the U.S.
Fish and chips, while a British classic, has roots in fried fish introduced by Sephardic Jews from Portugal, perfecting the combination by the 1860s.
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