Brussels Waffles

If cooking is indeed the salt of a culture or even the soul of a country, then, in Belgium, we are definitely in seventh heaven. Its recipes pay tribute to the flavours of its high-quality ingredients that give us a true sense of pride.

Amongst the numerous specialties of Belgian and more particularly Brussels cuisine, let’s unravel the waffle.

Ah, the inviting aroma of freshly prepared Brussels waffles: at the same time, warm, light, deliciously crusty outside and soft inside. They differ from wafers or other waffles that you enjoy cold. For the Brussels waffle, you sit down at a table, you generously sprinkle icing sugar all over it (the waffle, not the table obviously) and if you prefer it rich, you can top it with whipped cream which will slowly melt. We told you, it is bliss.

When you ask for a waffle, be sure to specify “Brussels waffle” because in Belgium waffles come in all sorts and sizes in the various regions of the country, each having its own speciality, mostly cold versions of it. Amongst other famous waffles, there is the Liège waffle with chunks of sugar, which caramelize rendering a slightly sticky outside. This waffle is also preferably eaten lukewarm.