Though we may never know where the first potato was sliced and fried, with both France and Belgium, claiming ownership, the creation of fries made an impact worldwide.
We'll explore the popular accompaniments to fries that make them unique in places around the world.
Patatje oorlog, or war fries, are fries topped with mayonnaise, thick peanut satay sauce and diced raw onions.
It's no mystery that Americans love bacon.
Bacon is so popular that it's likely to be put on everything.
Burgers, drinks; they even have bacon-wrapped foods.
A similar sentiment exists for American fries, which are topped with cheese and, of course, bacon.
Patatas bravas are cube-shaped fried potatoes tossed in or topped with bravas sauce.
Brava sauce is a combination of oil, spicy and sweet smoked paprika, cornstarch, and broth.
However, there are many variations, like using tomato sauce or hot sauce to achieve the red color and thick consistency.
