Top 10 Top 10 Classic Belgian Dishes
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1. Carbonnades Flamandes/Vlaamse Stoverij
A beef stew cooked in Belgian beer – rich, succulent and sweet, and best eaten with frites , mustard and mayonnaise.
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2. Moules-marinière
Mussels steamed, until they open, in white wine flavoured with celery, onion and parsley; usually served in something resembling a bucket, accompanied by a plate of frites .
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3. Waterzooi
A creamy, comforting dish of chicken (or fish) in broth; a traditional dish of Ghent.
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4. Chicons au Gratin
Belgian endives wrapped in ham and baked in a creamy cheese sauce.
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5. Anguilles au Vert/Paling in ’t Groen
Eels cooked in a sauce of fresh green herbs.
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6. Garnaalkroketten
Deep-fried potato croquettes filled with fresh shrimps; an excellent starter or snack.
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7. Salade Liégeoise
A warm salad of potatoes and green beans, or salade frisée , with fried bacon bits.
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8. Stoemp
Mashed potato mixed with a vegetable, such as carrots or celeriac, or a meat purée.
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9. Flamiche aux Poireaux
A quiche-like tart, made with leeks.
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10. Jets d’Houblon
Hop-shoots – a spring-time by-product of brewing, usually served in a cream sauce. They taste a bit like asparagus.
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