When is National Tamale Day?
Thursday March 23rdNational 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.
