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Q: Is Fish and Chips Halal?

The fish itself is halal, but many traditional chip shops fry in beef dripping, which is not halal unless the beef was halal. Some batters use beer. Ask what the shop fries in, or choose a halal chip shop.

Also asked as: “Is beef dripping halal?” · “Is chippy food halal?”

Beef dripping

Dripping is beef fat. Unless it is from halal-slaughtered cattle it is not halal for most scholars. Many shops now use vegetable oil — ask.

Beer batter

Some batters use beer. See alcohol in food.

Sides

Mushy peas and curry sauce are usually fine; gravy may be made with meat stock.

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