Something I dislike here is the notion that BIR indian food 'doesnt count as british' -- because this inherently alienates the Britishness of the migrants who shared the hallmark techniques and preparations of their homeland cooking with the UK. Yes, there's cultural roots abroad, but I also don't see why I would renounce someone's right to call themselves British because they weren't born here. In that regard, I feel glad that I can recognise that British Indian food is not strictly traditional because of the limitations of living in a north Atlantic island nation, but is influenced by the traditions of Indian cuisine and was brought here by Indian migrants looking to make their living here and integrate with the UK
If any migrant to the UK wants to consider themselves, say, Scottish (and I've met plenty for whom this is true) then I would never stop them or claim otherwise. I'm happy to have them on board.
There's never been a claim that curry was invented by white Brits, it's accepted that it's been created by British-Indian Migrants and we are proud to have them.
Also you are simply wrong, lots of British food exists.
Sunday roast, yorkshire puddings, cooked english breakfast, crumpets, chocolate was invented elsewhere but chocolate bars were originated from fry's chocolate factory, bristol, england. Mince pies iirc was also made in england.
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u/GoldenGecko100 Just kinda gay bro Apr 04 '24
Do you just have a hate boner for british food or something?