Belgian Food Explained, The Mitraillette

Of all the specialty dishes to come out of Burgundian Belgium, the mitraillette isn’t exactly associated with fine dining. Yet what the sandwich stuffed with meat, fries and covered in an abundance of sauce lacks in elegance, it more than makes up for in buckets of flavor. We find out more about the mitraillette.
Now a staple in Belgian friteries nationwide, the mitraillette,or ‘submachine gun’ is a Brussels classic. Its name starts to make sense when you consider that the sliced-open piece of baguette you’re being served really is fully loaded. Any qualms about healthy and wholesome nourishment better be put aside for another day as try this flavor-bomb containing fried meat, crispy French fries, a generous smattering of sauce and optional crudités.
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One of the best things about the mitraillette is that almost every single friterie has come up with its own version. While the mountain of fries is an absolute must, Belgium remains their proud inventor after all, the other ingredients are easily interchangeable. Fried meats vary from steaks to sausages to hamburgers, while popular sauces are andalouse, mayonnaise, garlic sauce, béarnaise, curry ketchup and tomato ketchup. Some friterie owners like to add salad, carrots and tomatoes while others prefer to present the sandwich in all its simple, greasy glory.