Waterzooi

Waterzooi is a creamy-textured traditional Belgian seafood stew. It's made with julienne-sliced vegetables, an egg, and a cream-based soup. The dish originated in Ghent, and according to popular belief, the rivers surrounding the city were abundant in fish, so the dish was invented as a novel way to incorporate fish into traditional Belgian cuisine.

However, due to the decline in fish population and pollution, this dish has been reinvented, and it is now commonly prepared with chicken. Although it can be found in other Belgian regions and cities, Ghent has specialized in its preparation, and there are numerous restaurants throughout the city that serve waterzooi as their signature dish.

It is typically served with crusty French bread and garnished with chopped parsley or chervil.