Why Belgium Has The World’s Best Fries | Food Secrets Ep. 2

For Belgians, fries are holy, something you shouldn't mess with. You might think: what can go wrong when deep frying potato sticks? Quite a few things. First of all: don't call it French Fries, at least not when in Belgium. Then, there's the right potato variety and special dripping you need to fry the potatoes in. Not to forget the special method of cooking the fries twice and the different sauces to choose from. So, even if French fries seem to be a simple dish at first sight, there are still some secrets to discover.

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CREDITS
Report: Ruben Kalus
Camera: Hendrik Vervaeke
Edit: Frederik Willmann

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[zvennn]

I’m from Belgium, born and raised, and I can assure you that choosing where to go to get fries on a saturday night out is the biggest discussion you’ll have that day.

[yatesy]

I went to Brussels once and the lady at this shop saw my friend dropped his fries so shouted us over and she filled it again! Never forgotten friendly service great people and even better fries. Buy some if you're in Belgium!

[mjmartinejohn]

No secrets, I love the openness. Sharing your techniques means that you are unafraid, because you know there is something about what you do that no one else can replicate.

[ImmaMykeV]

I lived in Brussels for a few months, and went to Friterie Pitta de la Chapelle regularly! To this day, they were the most glorious Belgian Fries I've ever had

[cratennis]

The passion that man has for frites is outstanding.

[foot]

I grew up in Belgium, lived most of my life there. This fills me with joy and pride. Please visit belgium, amazing country with a place for everyone

[drethekiller]

I lived in Belgium for 6 months. I really miss the 🍟, the 🍺 and the 🧇!
The smells in the streets during winter were good!

[ghosk]

McDonald's fries were also fried in beef tallow. They eventually changed to a vegetable oil in the early 90s, but I think the beef tallow is what skyrocketed McDonald's fries to their current global reign. However, I had fries in the square in Brugge once, and there is no comparison. Belgium makes amazing fries.

[lollapop]

As a young child we lived in Brussels for a few years. When we eventually returned to the UK after our travels my mum used to make fries for me and my brothers in a paper cone. She always put salad cream on them as a treat for us. She said she got the idea from Brussels! Back in the 60’s that was a new thing for people in the UK serving fries with Mayo or salad cream!! 😊

[snehamardikar]

Guy looks at fries with so much romance n passion!! All the emotions of owner dissolving into every Belgian fries order!!

[kinocchio]

Waffles, fries, chocolate. Damn Belgium, chill.

[jeffarcher]

I was there over forty years ago and it's comforting to know that in an ever changing world some things remain constant.
I don't remember much about Belgium as we rushed through but I do remember the fries.
Dad warned us not to call them French fries. They were great and did stay hot.
We were not prepared for mayo.

[casedonn]

Cleanest oil/grease I've ever seen in my life!

[smooking]

look at him.
after doing this job for probably more than 20 years, he's still showing his fries full of proud to the Camara.
he's really loving his job ❤

[WhataboutTom.]

America> frying French fries making min wage
Belgium> an artist who is a national treasure

[jerrycaughman]

You have to appreciate people that are both passionate and knowledgeable about what they chose to do for a living. Can't wait to get to Belgium to eat some carbs.

[twomfilmsllc]

The featured frites-shop Pitta de la Chapelle seriously has one of the BEST fries in Belgium!!! Each time I visit Brussels I can't leave the city without having some fries from there! So glad they are in this video!

[apcy]

Until watching this vid I had no idea why the frites in Belgium are so good. My first job was in Brussels 30 years ago.... man o man.... what a place. The frites, they really were to die for. Other towns and cities too, was never disappointed. Great memories!!

[urbanjungle]

The best frites I’ve ever had were in Oudenaarde served with a curry wurst. Simply stunning

[stephanclemens]

No trip to Belgium is complete without:
-Fries
-Moule Frittes,
-Filet Americain
-Pralines
-Rabbit with mashed Apple
-Boudin Blanc & noir
-Gauffres, Couque au chocolat & Merveilleux (but the eclairs are great too)
I grew up in the Peripherie of Brussels in the 80's and I miss it so much. Awesome country