They may be called "French fries," but nowhere are they as popular – and as tasty – as in Belgium. There's basically a " Fritkot" – a chip shop – on every corner and, whereas they are just a side dish in other countries, in Belgium chips are a main course. Find out what makes Belgian fries so special and why both locals and tourists absolutely love them.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:34 What people love about Belgian fries
01:00 Meet Steve Peeters, fry vendor
01:31 How Belgian fries are made
02:34 The sauces
04:00 The secret: fresh potatoes

CREDITS

Report: Gönna Ketels
Camera: Henning Goll
Edit: Philipp Czegka
Supervisising editor: Ruben Kalus

#chips #fries #belgium

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