DK Travel : Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent : Top 10 Classic Belgian Dishes

Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent : 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.
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 .
3. Waterzooi

A creamy, comforting dish of chicken (or fish) in broth; a traditional dish of Ghent.
4. Chicons au Gratin

Belgian endives wrapped in ham and baked in a creamy cheese sauce.
5. Anguilles au Vert/Paling in ’t Groen

Eels cooked in a sauce of fresh green herbs.
6. Garnaalkroketten

Deep-fried potato croquettes filled with fresh shrimps; an excellent starter or snack.
7. Salade Liégeoise

A warm salad of potatoes and green beans, or salade frisée , with fried bacon bits.
8. Stoemp

Mashed potato mixed with a vegetable, such as carrots or celeriac, or a meat purée.
9. Flamiche aux Poireaux

A quiche-like tart, made with leeks.
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.