When vol-au-vent, a French dish, is exported to Belgium

When winter arrives, it is in the plate that Belgians find comfort. A puff pastry filled with a generous filling and a few fries on the side, vol-au-vent is a French recipe that has established itself beyond borders and even to the inhabitants of Fléron (Belgium) in the province of Cork. However, this dish was born in France in the 18th century at the court of King Louis XV, the puff pastry being light, it is said that it flies in the wind.

In Brussels, this recipe is considered a must in every restaurant. “When a Belgian doesn’t know what to take or doesn’t know the menu, he often takes refuge in vol-au-vent which is a safe bet”says a restaurateur in the Belgian capital. A winter meal that warms the body and balms the heart, abolishing borders.

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