Ever wondered where French fries come from? Let’s take a journey to the origins of this tasty treat!
Belgium, specifically the Wallonia region, is where French fries were born. The French-speaking Belgium would slice and fry potatoes to accompany fish dishes.
These crispy, golden fries became a hit and spread throughout Europe and beyond!
During WWII, American soldiers stationed in Belgium fell in love with the fries, calling them “French” as they were served by Belgian cooks who spoke French.
And that’s how French fries, or “frites” to the Belgians, became a global favorite! Enjoy your next serving of crispy, delicious French fries, knowing their rich history!
French fries are not actually French believe it or not they originated in Belgium the french-speaking belgians would slice and fry potatoes American soldiers stationed in Belgium during World War II fell in love with them and called them french fries and that’s how they became a global favorite
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They called french fries because the method of cutting is called Frenching
Shoutout to the Belgians
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