ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fish fry

A fish fry is when people get together to eat fried fish. You know how sometimes you have fish sticks for dinner? Well, imagine that, but instead of just having a few fish sticks, you have a lot of them and you eat them with your friends and family.

To have a fish fry, you first need to get some fish. People usually use fish that live in nearby rivers or lakes, like catfish or bluegill. Some people even catch the fish themselves!

Next, you need to get the fish ready to eat. This means cleaning them, which is kind of like giving them a bath. You take off the parts of the fish that you can't eat, like the head and the insides. Then you cut the fish into pieces that are just the right size to fit in the frying pan.

Once the fish is ready, you need to cook it. To do this, you fill a big pan with oil and heat it up. Then you put the pieces of fish in the hot oil and cook them until they turn golden brown and crispy.

Finally, it's time to eat! People usually serve the fish with some sides, like coleslaw or potato salad. You can eat the fish with your hands or with a fork and knife. It's really delicious!