Waf O’ Bel Launched on 12th February 2015 6 pm at Nungambakkam Jeganathan Street opp. to Vijay TV . March 1st week they plan to open thier 2nd branch at Porur.
Waf O’Bel is a Belgo/Indian undertaking started in Chennai by Belgian waffle chef Christophe and his Indian partner Sajjad.
Their mission is to offer Indian customers a Belgian gourmet experience through the authentic taste of their Brussels and Liege waffles. Both of these waffles are referring to their respective city of origin in Belgium.
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When you think about internationally renowned desserts, a few things come to mind – fruits, ice cream, chocolates and waffles.Belgium is famous for both chocolates and waffles.
The history of the Belgian waffle started in the Middle Ages. Initially, they were sold as unleavened crisp cakes baked in a wafer iron. In that period, they were made out of a mix of barley and oats. The waffle iron was made out of two metal plates that were connected by a hinge and an arm attached to a wooden handle. It was put over a fire, and flipped like a pancake to cook both sides of the waffle.
Waffle vendors were allowed to sell waffles outside of churches during special celebrations and on the feast days of saints. It is said in many history books that King Charles IX of France ruled that waffle vendors had to set up their stalls at least 12 feet (4 meters) away from each other as waffles were very popular.
Did you know that there are two main different types of Belgian waffles? The Brussels waffle and a Liege waffle.
Around the world, the Brussels waffle is known as the Belgian waffle. It was first introduced into America at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York by Belgian cook Maurice Vermersch. He introduced it into the US market as the Belgian waffle because most Americans did not know where Brussels was. Brussels waffles are light and crispy and they are usually served dusted with icing sugar or topped with chocolate, soft fruits, or whipped cream.
Liege waffles are different from Brussels waffles as they are denser, sweeter, and richer. They are native to the greater Walloon region of Eastern Belgium and they were introduced during the 18th century by the Chef of the Prince-Bishop of Liege. Unlike the Brussels waffle, the Liege waffle was adapted from brioche bread dough. It features pearl sugar chunks which caramelize on the waffle’s exterior when it is baked. Surprisingly, Liege waffles are the most common type of waffles available in Belgium. They usually come in 3 different flavors – plain, vanilla, and cinnamon.
