National Tamale Day

National Tamale Day, whether sweet or savory, is commemorated on March 23rd, when a traditional 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. When making tamales, you spread the dough on a corn husk or banana leaf before adding the fillings. Then wrap the leaves around the entire container and steam it into a delectable, delectable dish. Although they are popular street food in South America and the southern United States today, the tamale has traces in Mesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 B.C., although it is not widely available street food in South America and the southern United States today. Although the tamale has been popular street food in South America and the southern United States today, the tamale has been around in Mesoamerica from 8000 to 5000 B.C.

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

Sweet tooths of every kind are satisfied by dessert tamales. Think fruity, caramel, and creamy steamed hand pies. These dessert 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 in a cooking class
Share your favorite tamale dish with others on Facebook
Teach others how to make authentic tamales
For savory and dessert tamales, visit your new street vendor or restaurant. On social media, be sure to give them a shout-out
Let us know what your favorite kind of tamale is
Attend a tamale festival or celebration. Over 40 are located around the country
Tastes Better From Scratch's delectable tamale dish is sure to please
When you post on social media, use #NationalTamaleDay to post on social media

History of national tamale day in the United States has spanned decades

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