Alternative names Américain | ||
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Similar Sauce andalouse, Frikandel, Dürüm, Curry ketchup, Porilainen |
James deano la mitraillette
A mitraillette ([mitʁajɛt], literally "submachine gun"), is a type of Belgian sandwich available in friterie/frietkots and cafés. It is popular among students.
Contents
- James deano la mitraillette
- Sans fronti res belgique le pays de la mitraillette sauce andalouse
- Composition
- References

It is thought to have originated in Brussels, but is also popular in Flanders, Wallonia, and the Nord region of France, where it is also known as an "Américain" (literally an "American").

Sans fronti res belgique le pays de la mitraillette sauce andalouse
Composition
A typical mitraillette consists of:


Crudités are often included (grated carrot, fresh lettuce, tomato slices) though vary with the venue. Cheese and cabbage are also sometimes included.

Originally mitraillettes only contained a sausage or sliced meat. Alternatives quickly became available. Often, dürüms are served instead in more multicultural areas.

References
Mitraillette Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA