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How French Fries Are Eaten All Over The World

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Updated September 21, 2015
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The humble French fry might seem iconically American. But it’s actually pretty popular all over the world, with each country putting a unique spin on the crispy classic. From British chips to Canadian cheese curds, drool over these 12 different iterations.This post originally appeared on Purewow.com.
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South Africa: Slap Chips

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Served: Soaked in vinegar, fried twice and sprinkled with salt and more vinegar.

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South Korea: Honey Butter Fries

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Served: Drizzled in, yes, honey and butter.

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Belgium: Frites

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Served: Thick-cut, double-fried, drizzled with mayonnaise and in a paper cone.

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Canada: Poutine

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Served: Smothered in brown gravy and cheese curds.

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Britain: Chips

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Served: With fried fish.

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France: Pommes Frites

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Served: Thin-cut, crispy and alongside a main course (ideally steak or mussels).

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India: Finger Chips

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Served: Spicy, cooked in turmeric, chili powder and sometimes masala.

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Spain: Patatas Bravas

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Served: Cubed, covered in mayonnaise and spicy tomato sauce.

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Japan: Furaido Potato

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Served: Topped with furikake, a garlicky condiment made of seaweed, sesame seeds and other seasonings.

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Russia: Kartofel'fri

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Served: Panfried, with an onion.

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Netherlands: Kapsalon

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Served: Beneath shawarma meat, Gouda and salad greens.

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California: Animal-Style Fries

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Served: By In-N-Out, covered in melted cheese, grilled onions and secret sauce.

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1 of 12 South Africa: Slap Chips
2 of 12 South Korea: Honey Butter Fries
3 of 12 Belgium: Frites
4 of 12 Canada: Poutine
5 of 12 Britain: Chips
6 of 12 France: Pommes Frites
7 of 12 India: Finger Chips
8 of 12 Spain: Patatas Bravas
9 of 12 Japan: Furaido Potato
10 of 12 Russia: Kartofel'fri
11 of 12 Netherlands: Kapsalon
12 of 12 California: Animal-Style Fries

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