Why French Fries Are Called So? History And Origin Of This Popular Dish

-French fries originated in Belgium, not France, despite their name and global popularity.

- elgians fried potatoes in the late-1600s when fishing was impossible during winter.

-American soldiers discovered fries in Belgium during World War I, spreading their popularity.

-Fries are a global favorite, often enjoyed with dips like mayonnaise, ketchup, and vinegar.

-Thomas Jefferson mentioned French fries in an early 19th-century manuscript, Pommes de terre frites.

-French chef Honoré Julien's recipe for French fried potatoes became popular in 1850s American cookbooks.

Belgium is home to the world's first French Fry Museum, celebrating this beloved snack.

Belgium sought cultural heritage status for fries, with 5,000 fritkots selling them in paper cones.

National French Fry Day is celebrated on July 12 annually across the United States.