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A sauce made of mashed bananas, vinegar, sugar, and spices was used as a ketchup substitute during World War II when supplies were disrupted, giving birth to banana ketchup.

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

▲People also tend to eat frites with little tiny forks.

▲Chili cheese fries are a ballpark favorite in the US.

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

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

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

▲In Britain, fish and chips are a common meal. Chips (fries) are typically served with malt vinegar and salt.

▲Sometimes they even include french fries.

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

▲Masala chips are a staple of Kenyan cuisine.

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Potatoes are twice-fried and drenched in a tomato-based masala sauce, then sprinkled with lemon juice.

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

▲Poutine comes from French-speaking Quebec.

▲Moules frites originated in Belgium and are also a huge part of French cuisine.

▲Gyros aren't always just about the meat, veggies, condiments, and pita.

▲Salchipapas are a popular street food in Peru and across Latin America.

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

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

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

▲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.

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

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Indian influence in the UK contributed to the invention of curry chips.

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In the Philippines, fries are served with banana ketchup.

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The result is a fry with a crunchy exterior and very soft interior.

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Patatje Oorlog is a dish from the Netherlands that consists of French fries with peanut sauce (usually a spicy satay) and mayo.

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Chipsi Mayai is a street food essentially consisting of fried potatoes inside of an egg omelette.

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In Japan, fries are served with an extra bag. The idea is to mix different spices and flavoring packets, such as ground seeds or seaweed, with the fries and shake it all together to mix it up.

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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!