Towards the end of this month, it will be National Chip Week - commencing on February 20 - where the UK is encouraged to celebrate the nation's most iconic foods.
However, the concept of fried potatoes, or what we commonly refer to as 'chips', is not exclusive to the UK.
The origins can be traced back to different parts of the world.
It is widely believed that the practice of frying potatoes began in Belgium in the late 17th century.
The story goes that when the Meuse River froze, preventing people from fishing, they turned to frying potatoes as an alternative.
The popularity of fried potatoes spread, and variations of this delicious dish emerged globally.
In the UK, chips became a staple and an integral part of the traditional 'fish and chips'.
Over time, this culinary delight has indeed become a shared global experience, celebrated in various forms and flavours around the world.
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