Belgian sandwich
Mitraillette Amitraillette
Alternative names Américain [ 1] [ 2] Type Sandwich Course fast food Place of origin Belgium [ 1] Region or state Brussels Serving temperature hot (filling) Main ingredients Bread ,meat ,fries , various sauces
Amitraillette French pronunciation: [mitʁajɛt] lit. ' submachine gun ' ) is a type of sandwich inBelgium commonly served atfriteries andcafés .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
It is thought to have originated inBrussels , but is also popular inFlanders ,Wallonia , and theNord region ofFrance , where it is also known as an "Américain " (literally an "American").[ 1] [ 9]
A typicalmitraillette consists of:[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16] [ 17]
Crudités may be included (gratedcarrot , freshlettuce ,tomato slices), as well ascheese [ 19] cabbage .[ 20] [ 21]
Originallymitraillettes contained only a sausage or sliced meat. Alternatives quickly became available.
After theBrussels bombings in March 2016, images of the sandwich were shared across social media in Belgium and abroad as a sign of friendship and humour.[ 22]
In December 2020, formerTop Chef pop-up mitraillette restaurant in Mons.[ 23]
In November 2021,DH Les Sports + Etterbeek sells Belgium's longest mitraillette, measuring 130 centimetres (51 in).[ 24]
In 2025,BetUS.com reported extended queues for aAUS$ 27 (€16.32) steak mitraillette at theAustralian Open .[ 25]
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