National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Belgium

National Dish Belgium: Smoutebollen (Recipe)

Few things capture the atmosphere of a Belgian winter fair quite like Smoutebollen, warm, puffed-up balls of yeasted dough, fried …

Belgium

Discover Sirop de Liège, the dark, glossy fruit syrup that Belgians have been spreading on their bread for generations. Slowly …

Belgium

Discover Shrimp Croquettes, the crisp little parcels that Belgians order almost by reflex whenever a menu offers them. Beneath a …

Belgium

Meet Salade Liégeoise, the warm, wonderfully savoury salad that comes straight from the Walloon city of Liège. Tender green beans, …

Belgium

Meet Rijstevlaai, the creamy Belgian rice tart that has been comforting bakers and bake-lovers for centuries. A buttery shortcrust …

Belgium

Meet Puddingbroodjes, the buttery Belgian pastry parcels that every neighbourhood bakery seems to sell by the tray. Soft, gently …

Belgium

Discover Poffertjes, the puffy little pancakes that fill Belgian market squares with the smell of warm butter and sugar. Barely …

Belgium

Meet Pistolets, the crisp little bread rolls that Belgium wakes up to. Golden and crackling on the outside, soft and airy within, …

Belgium

Few dishes capture the green heart of Flanders quite like Paling in ’t Groen. Fresh eel is gently simmered in a vivid sauce …

Belgium

Meet Pain d’Amandes, a slender almond biscuit that has been a fixture of Belgian coffee tables for generations. Rolled thin, …

Belgium

Moules-Frites is mussels steamed in a pot and chips fried alongside, and the Belgian position is that the chips are not a side …

Belgium

Meet Mechelse Koekoek, a Belgian classic built around one of Europe’s most celebrated heritage chickens. Bred around the …