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British cuisine is the heritage of cooking traditions and practices associated with the United Kingdom. Although Britain has a rich indigenous culinary tradition, its colonial history has profoundly enriched its native cooking traditions. British cuisine absorbed the cultural influences of its post-colonial territories – in particular those of South Asia.

 
Fish and chips, a popular take-away food of the United Kingdom

In ancient times Celtic agriculture and animal breeding produced a wide variety of foodstuffs for the indigenous Celts and BritonsAnglo-Saxon England developed meat and savoury herb stewing techniques before the practice became common in Europe. The Norman conquest introduced exotic spices into England in the Middle Ages. The British Empire facilitated a knowledge of Indian cuisine with its "strong, penetrating spices and herbs". Food rationing policies put into place by the British government during the wartime periods of the 20th century are widely considered today to be responsible for British cuisine's poor international reputation.

Suggested Websites

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/british

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_cuisine

https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/packages/best-international-recipes-global-and-cooking/photos/british-food-and-recipes

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