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French fries -

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

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

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Belgium - People also tend to eat frites with little tiny forks.

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Philippines -

In the Philippines, fries are served with banana ketchup.

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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.

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United States - Chili cheese fries are a ballpark favorite in the US.

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

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Tanzania -

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

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

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

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

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United Kingdom -

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

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

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

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Greece - Sometimes they even include french fries.

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Belgium/France - Moules frites originated in Belgium and are also a huge part of French cuisine.

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Belgium/France - The dish is composed of mussels steamed in white wine and accompanied by fries.

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Netherlands -

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

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Canada - Poutine comes from French-speaking Quebec.

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

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

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Peru/Latin America - 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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Japan -

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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South Africa - 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.

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South Africa -

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

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Kenya - Masala chips are a staple of Kenyan cuisine.

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Kenya -

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

See also: Fabulous facts about fermented foods

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