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Belgium Recipes
Beer in the pot, frites on the side, no apologies. Not sure what to eat in Belgium? Start with Carbonnade Flamande, Moules-Frites, Speculoos and Belgian Waffles. Here are 6 authentic Belgium recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Carbonnade FlamandeFlanders, Belgium · easy · 170 minBeef braised in dark Belgian beer with onions and a mustard-slathered slice of bread, sweet-sour, deep, and made for frites.
Belgian WafflesFlanders, Belgium · medium · 40 minDeep-pocketed waffles, crisp outside and fluffy within, dusted with sugar or topped with fruit.
Moules-FritesFlanders, Belgium · easy · 40 minA steaming pot of mussels cooked in white wine and shallots, served with a heap of crisp Belgian fries.
SpeculoosFlanders, Belgium · easy · 35 minThin, crisp caramelized spice biscuits traditionally baked for Saint Nicholas, the coffee companion of the Low Countries.
Gentse WaterzooiFlanders, Belgium · medium · 90 minA creamy Flemish chicken stew from Ghent, thick with julienned root vegetables and potatoes, finished with an egg-yolk and cream liaison.
Stoemp met WorstFlanders, Belgium · easy · 45 minA rustic Belgian mash of potatoes crushed with carrots and softened leeks, seasoned with nutmeg and served with browned pork sausages and mustard.
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