How French fries are enjoyed around the world

French fries, Philippines, United States, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Belgium/France, Netherlands, Peru/Latin America, South Africa

French fries are consumed and loved all around the world. However, many countries like to put their own unique spin on the popular food.

Discover how different countries around the world eat French fries in the following gallery!

French fries

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Many consider Belgium to be the birthplace of the crispy, golden fried potatoes we call French fries.

Belgium

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Belgian frites are double-fried, salted, and served with mayonnaise.

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People also tend to eat frites with little tiny forks.

Philippines

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In the Philippines, fries are served with banana ketchup.

United States

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Chili cheese fries are a ballpark favorite in the US.

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Fries are doused in carne asada and nacho cheese, with occasional other toppings, including jalapenos and shredded cheese.

Tanzania

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Some chefs like to add vegetables to the omelette and top with tomato chili sauce, kachumbari (a tomato-onion salad), and chili peppers.

United Kingdom

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They are often served on newspaper instead of plates or baskets.

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French fries are topped with shredded cheese and a "chip shop curry sauce."

Greece

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Sometimes they even include french fries.

Belgium/France

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The dish is composed of mussels steamed in white wine and accompanied by fries.

Netherlands

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It is often served with chopped onions and is one of the Netherlands' most popular street foods.

Canada

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It is topped with gravy and cheese curds and is sold in many fast food restaurants across the country.

Peru/Latin America

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The dish consists of sausage and various condiments, including ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, and aji, a tomato-onion salsa, on top of French fries.

South Africa

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Slap chips are different from regular fries in the way they are prepared and cooked. Raw potatoes are soaked in vinegar before being fried twice.

Kenya

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Masala chips are a staple of Kenyan cuisine.