Stoemp
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Potatoes are abundant in Belgian pantries, often served up as a staple in casseroles and soups, or as a side to accompany the more lavishly prepared meat dishes. In addition to the ever-popular Frites/Frieten, one other Belgian potato dish merits a special note, the Flemish favorite known simply as stoemp (pronounced “stomp”).
A tradition of peasant cooking, the rustic dish has as many variations as perhaps the number of beer (which at last count totaled over 400+ savory brews). The hearty mélange of mashed potatoes and winter vegetables can be made more elaborate with cream, fresh herbs and spices, and small pieces of ham or bacon.
Stoemp has been described as a “cross between vegetable stew and purée” and affectionately referred to as the “ultimate comfort food of Belgium.” Popular on Flemish menus during the chilly days of autumn and winter, recipes for stoemp can be found in a variety of International and Belgian cookbooks, for you to prepare in the comforts of your home.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ 'Jeannie Bastian'. Let’s Stomp. Accessed November 15, 2006.
