Rustic Belgian Pan-Fried Fish Flatbread

Assemble the ingredients: fish, bay leaf, salt, lemon juice, flour, tomato, onion.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the fish and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Belgian flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Belgian accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.