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Brussels waffle

Traditional dish from Belgium

Must Try Street Food Vegetarian

About Brussels waffle

light, crispy, rectangular waffle with large pockets made with an egg-white-leavened or yeast-leavened batter

A waffle is a dish made from usually leavened batter or dough that is cooked between two plates that are patterned to give a characteristic size, shape, and surface impression. There are many variations based on the type of waffle iron and recipe used. Waffles are eaten throughout the world, particularly in Belgium, which has over a dozen regional varieties. Waffles may be made fresh or simply heated after having been commercially baked and packaged fresh or frozen.

Key Ingredients

  • table salt
  • drinking water
  • flour
  • butter
  • milk
  • yeast
  • egg white

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Belgium
Traditional Belgium cuisine

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