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Belgian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Belgium is a relatively small country of about 30,500 square kilometers with a population of approximately 11.5 million. Country has three distinct regions: Dutch-speaking Flanders in the North, French-speaking Wallonia in the South, and the officially bilingual Brussels-Capital Region. This linguistic division plays a significant role in Belgian politics and culture, creating a unique federal system designed to accommodate these differences…

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The average Belgian daily plate size is

2445 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

CHERVIL

MARJORAM

THYME

SAGE

SUMMER SAVORY

TARRAGON

CHIVES

BAY LEAVES

PARSLEY

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Spices

BLACK PEPPER

WHITE PEPPER

NUTMEG

MACE

JUNIPER BERRIES

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

SHALLOT

LEEK

CELERY STALKS

CELERY ROOT

CARROT

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Condiments

BUTTER

CREAM

CRÈME FRAÎCHE 

PORK FAT

DUCK FAT

WINE

BEER

MUSTARD

MAYONNAISE

FRUIT VINEGAR

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