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Britons might think fish and chips at the seaside as British as it gets but Italian school children are taught Venetian immigrants brought the dish over to the British IslesFor years it has been the undisputed national dish of Britain: a plate of fish and chips being the ultimate reward after a cold, soggy day at the seaside.But, in a strange turn of events, Italy has laid claim to the traditional meal, teaching schoolchildren that Venetian immigrants brought the dish over to the British Isles.The meal has even been served up to hundreds of thousands of pupils across school canteens in Rome in recent weeks, replacing typical Italian pasta dishes.Rome city council introduced fish and chips as part of a special ‘EU menu’, which also includes goulash, hot dogs and croque-monsieur.For a brief period, the project appeared to be a success.However, beer-braised chicken – a Belgian speciality – proved too much of a leap from the famously healthy Mediterranean diet and prompted dozens of complaints from parents and teachers.
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