National Tamale Day

National Tamale Day, whether sweet or savory, is a national Mexican dish made from a cornmeal dough and filled with a variety of meats, vegetables, or fruit.

Traditional tamales are made with a dough called masa. Before adding the fillings, make tamales by spreading the dough on a corn husk or banana leaf. Then you wrap the leaves around the entire container and steam it into a delectable, delectable dish. The tamale is believed to have originated in Mesoamerica from 8000 to 5000 B.C., and is popular street food in South America and the southern United States today. Although they are popular street food in South America and the southern United States today, the tamale has likely originated in Mesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 B.C.

Savory tamales are made of beans, rice, cheese, pork, chicken, turkey, and a variety of vegetables and seasonings. People traditionally enjoy the tamale fresh from its steamy bag, unenhanced by salsa and crema. That isn't to say that you shouldn't drizzle a little hot sauce or acamole if you choose.

Dessert tamales please sweet tooths of every kind.. Think fruity, caramel, and creamy steamed hand pies. These dessert tamale tamales, usually a smaller version of the hearty, savory tamale, provide a little indulgence at the end of a meal.

How to celebrate #nationaltamaleday..

On National Tamale Day, try a delectable new dish
Learn how to make authentic tamales by taking a cooking class to learn how to make authentic tamales
Share your favorite tamale dish with others on social media.
Teach others how to make authentic tamales
For savory and dessert tamales, visit your new street vendor or restaurant. t. Be sure to give them a shout-out on social media.
Let us know what your favorite kind of tamale is
Attend a tamale festival or celebration. Over 40 around the country exist
Tastes Better From Scratch's delectable tamale dish is a hit on Tastes Better From Scratch's website
When you post on social media, use #NationalTamaleDay to highlight NationalTamaleDay

History of national tamale day has influenced national tamale day celebrations

Richard Lambert, the founder of Santa Barbara-To-Gote, created National Tamales Day in 2015 to honor the family's love of tamales and his signature dish.. They chose March 23rd to encourage the enjoyment of tamales all year round, and because the only food competition on the calendar was Melba Toast.