Belgian Cuisine

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Belgian cuisine is widely varied with significant regional variations while also reflecting the cuisines of neighbouring France, Germany and the Netherlands. It is sometimes said that Belgian food is served in the quantity of German cuisine but with the quality of French food. Outside the country, Belgium is best known for its chocolate, waffles, fries and beer.

Though Belgium has many distinctive national dishes, many internationally popular foods like hamburgers and spaghetti bolognese are also popular in Belgium, and most of what Belgians eat is also eaten in neighbouring countries. 'Belgian cuisine' therefore usually refers to dishes of Belgian origin, or those considered typically Belgian.

Belgian cuisine traditionally prizes regional and seasonal ingredients. Ingredients typical in Belgian dishes include potatoes, leeks, grey shrimp, white asparagus, Belgian endives and local beer, in addition to common European staples including meat, cheese and butter. Belgians typically eat three meals a day, with a light breakfast, medium or large-sized lunch and small dinner.

Belgium has a plethora of dishes and products that are local to a specific area. Examples include waterzooi from Ghent, the couque biscuit from the town of Dinant, and tarte au riz from Verviers. While their local origins are acknowledged, most such dishes are enjoyed throughout Belgium.

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Beer of the Belgian Ale style with a 8.5% apv
Beer of the "Belgian Dark Ale" style with 6.50% of alcohol by volume (ABV) Brewed by Abbaye de Leffe S.A. …
A waffle is a leavened batter or dough cooked between two plates, patterned to give a characteristic size, shape and …
Belgian beers are primarily ales (as opposed to lagers) with a heavy emphasis on malts and a lot of fruity …
(0 ) les tartines (Belgian)
Boterhammen / Tartines: Slices of rustic bread and an uncovered spread, often pâté or soft cheese, served on a cutting …
Traditional dessert served near Christmas, especially in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Quebec and several former French colonies. Made of sponge cake …
(0 ) shrimp stuffed toma… (Belgian)
Tomate aux crevettes! Or shrimp stuffed tomatoes. Or tomaat garnaal in Flemish. But before you run off to the grocery …
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List of vegetarian Dishes From Belgian Cuisine