Fish

There is a wholesale fish market called Tsukiji.

This is the busiest and largest fish market in the world.

At places like Tirta Empul you can bath in holy water, or even walk on water at the koi fish pond!

While river otters mostly live off fish, crayfish and crabs, sea otters have a more interesting method of sustaining themselves.

In a bizarre turn away from their normal diet, there are some otters in the Shetland Islands in Scotland which have been known to hunt rabbits instead of fish.

Nowadays this technique is still practiced in Bangladesh, where trained otters are used to chase fish into fishing nets.

Some eagles will feed on mainly fish, while others feed on other, smaller mammals.

Fish that is deep-fried in a crispy batter served with fat golden chips (French fries) on the side is still one of Britain and Ireland's favorite meals.

The love for fish and chips ranks alongside roast beef and Yorkshire puddings (as well as the recently nominated chicken tikka masala) as an English national dish.

No one knows precisely where or when fish and chips came together.

Around this time, fish warehouses sold fried fish and bread, with mention of this in Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist published in 1830.

Fish and chips gained popularity when the meal helped feed the masses during the First World War.

And since fish and potatoes were two of only a few foods not rationed in WW II, the traditional dish maintained its status.

Today, there are about 11,000 fish and chips shops throughout the UK and Ireland, so finding a chippie (a fish and chip shop) is usually easy.

Fish and chip shops are now also around the world, including a few shops in New York City, and are especially popular in coastal regions of Spain.

No matter who may have opened the first fish and chip shop, the trade grew to feed a rapidly expanding population, reaching a staggering 35,000 shops in the 1930s and more than tripling since then.

The National Federation of Fish Friers in the UK claims that in 1995 the British consumed 300 million servings of fish and chips, equating to six servings for every man woman and child in the country.

The record for the largest number of portions sold in one day by an independent fish and chip shop is over 4,000.

A great fish and chips are only as good as its ingredients.

The UK.’s favorite fish is still cod and accounts for more than half of the total consumption.

The perfect and traditional fat for frying both the fish and the chips is beef drippings or lard.

Both give a crisper and tastier chip and fish batter.

However, cooking fish and chips in vegetable or corn oil is now commonplace as it is healthier and more readily available.

The oil must be clean and maintained at a constant temperature of 365 F/185 C for the crispiest fish and chips.

The classic condiment for fish and chips is vinegar with a sprinkle of salt.

Although a continental habit of serving mayonnaise with fish and chips has emerged, very few Britons have adopted this.

Despite the threat from pizza and burgers, fish and chips remain the nation’s favorite takeaway dish, nearly four times more popular than Indian curries.

Traditionally, fish and chips were wrapped in greaseproof paper and a thick layer of newspaper which served not only as an insulator but also as a plate to make eating outdoors easier—because of health and safety control, however, chippies are no longer allowed to use paper anymore.

Many fish and chip purists, though, declare fish and chips eaten from newspaper outdoors is the only and best way to eat them.

Although deep-fried fish and chips are not considered a healthy meal, it is better for you than other fast food options.

Fish and chips have less fat and calories than the average pizza, as well as a Big Mac or Whopper meal with medium fries.

Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans, prominently including fish, shellfish and crustaceans.

The harvesting of wild seafood is usually known as fishing or hunting, while the cultivation and farming of seafood is known as aquaculture or fish farming (in the case of fish).

Fish are cooked whole or cut into steaks, fillets, or chunks.

The ancient River Nile was full of fish.

Fresh and dried fish were a staple food for much of the population.

These two types of fish have long been favorite ingredients for uncomplicated meals such as sandwiches and salads.

The acidity in the citrus juice breaks down the protein in the fish and replicates the process of heat being applied to the meat.

It is marinated in brine with hot chili peppers, salty fish paste, leeks, ginger, sugar, and garlic.

There are 450 different mollusks and 200 different species of fish in Halong Bay.

Many of the species of endangered fish in Halong Bay are being threatened by the game fishing that occurs near the coral reefs.