National Tortilla Chip Day
On February 24th, a crunchy chip that offers a multitude of ways to enjoy it. The day also includes information about the chip's past and many ways to enjoy this delectable snack dish.
Everyone loves tortilla chips! We most often served them with salsa, chile con queso, acamole, cheese dips, or other dips. Tortilla chips are made from corn tortillas cut into wedges and then fried and then fried. Corn, vegetable oil, salt, and water are all used to make tortillas. Tortos can also be made with white, blue, or red corn, and are often made with yellow corn.
Even though tortilla chips have always been considered Mexican food, known as tostadas, they were first mass-produced in Los Angeles in the late 1940s. Rebecca Webb Carranza is praised for introducing the crisp chips, which is lauded. In Los Angeles, She and her husband owned a deli and tortilla factory. And its creation was almost by accident!
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The misshapen tortilla was discarded by the tortilla manufacturing machine, sparking was ignited. Carranza discovered that triangles could be cut into triangles and fried. At the El Zarape Tortilla Factory, she sold them for a penny a bag. In 1994, Carranza was given the Golden Tortilla Award for her contributions to the Mexican food industry.
Nachos is another popular dish made with tortilla chips. Around the year 1943, Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya invented the dish we'll all remember as nachos. With melted or shredded cheese, the tortilla chips are served. Additional toppings are often added, such as meat, salsa, refried beans, tomatoes, diced onion, lettuce, olives, jalapenos, and sour cream.
How to celebrate #nationaltortillachipday
- Celebrate by eating tortilla chips!
- Make some nachos
- Make your own tortilla chips
- With your favorite toppings, you can invite friends and family to enjoy tortilla chips
- Visit a local restaurant for the best fresh-made chips Don't forget to give them a shout-out, too!
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalTortillaChipDay
History of national tortilla chip day in the United States has spanned history
We're not sure who invented this day, but we're pretty sure they loved tortilla chips! We'll let you know when we hear more.
Tortilla chip FAQ
Q. How many calories are in a tortilla chip? About ten calories per A. One tortilla chip, there are only 10 calories per serving.
Q. Is there grain-free tortilla chips? Yes! Yes! For some inspirations, visit National Grain-Free Day.
Who honors National Tortilla Chip Day? Q. Who celebrates National Tortilla Chip Day?
A. Anyone who likes tortilla chips is a fan of the holiday. To make the occasion even better, you may even find coupons at restaurants and pubs to make the evening even better!
