Beer in cooking

Flemish cuisine is known for its use of beer in cooking. In fact, beer is often used in place of wine or other liquids in traditional Flemish dishes like carbonade flamande (a hearty beef stew) and waterzooi (a creamy fish or chicken stew). The use of beer in cooking is believed to date back to the medieval period when beer was a staple drink for many people in the region and was used in cooking as a way to add flavour and depth to dishes. Today, the tradition of using beer in cooking continues to be an important part of the Flemish culinary heritage.