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abrikoos

[Flemish] plural abrikozen

Apricot

Aettekees

[Flemish]

A fermented cow's milk cheese sold wrapped in parchment.

ajuin

[Flemish]

Onion

andijvie

[Flemish]

Endive (US: chicory)

angeliek

[Flemish]

Angelica

appelsien

[Flemish]

Orange

artisjok

/AHR-tee-shok/
[Flemish] plural artisjokkan

Artichoke. Globe artichoke.

aubergine

/oh-behr-jheen/
[Flemish] plural auberginen

Aubergine (US: eggplant)

babelutten

[Flemish]

A type of caramel sweet (US: candy) made with butter.

ballekes

/bah-LEH-kehs/
[Flemish]

Meatballs, often veal, usually braised in beer, particularly in Brussels. Since both meats and beers in Belgium are of high quality, this can be a delicious meal. They are also frequently served in a tomato sauce.