Cuisine in Belgium

Signature dishes

Moules Frites

National dish of mussels steamed in white wine with heaping fries.

Region: Coastal area
Main ingredients: Mussels, White wine, Butter, Potatoes

Waterzooi

Ghent regional dish of chicken or fish simmered in cream soup.

Region: Ghent
Main ingredients: Chicken, Vegetables, Cream, Herbs

Carbonnade Flamande

Sweet stew of beef simmered in beer.

Region: Flanders
Main ingredients: Beef, Dark beer, Onions, Bread spice

Liège-style Salad

Walloon home cooking of warm green beans, bacon, and potatoes dressed with vinegar.

Region: Liège
Main ingredients: Green beans, Bacon, Potatoes, Vinegar

Belgian Waffle (Brussels Type)

Square waffle with light batter sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Region: Brussels
Main ingredients: Flour, Eggs, Yeast, Butter

Ardennes Ham

Smoked and dried raw ham from the Ardennes.

Region: Ardennes
Main ingredients: Pork leg, Salt, Smoke wood

Croquettes aux Crevettes

Cream croquette of North Sea small shrimp.

Region: Coastal area
Main ingredients: Small shrimp, Béchamel, Breadcrumbs

Chicklings

Brussels specialty thin crepe.

Region: Brussels
Main ingredients: Flour, Milk, Eggs

Speculoos

Thin-baked biscuit with cinnamon fragrance.

Region: Nationwide
Main ingredients: Flour, Brown sugar, Cinnamon

Chicory Gratin

Winter home dish of endive wrapped in ham and baked with béchamel.

Region: Flanders
Main ingredients: Chicory, Ham, Cheese, Béchamel sauce