National Tamale Day

On March 23rd, a traditional Mexican dish made from a cornmeal dough and filled with a variety of meats, vegetables, or fruit, whether sweet or savory.

Traditional tamales are made from masa dough. When making tamales, spread the dough on a corn husk or banana leaf before adding the fillings. Wrap the leaves around the entire container and steam it into a delectable, delectable dish. Although the tamale is a common street food in South America and the southern United States today, the tamale has its roots in Mesoamerica, from 8000 to 5000 B.C., according to the earliest traces in Mesoamerica. Although they are 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 made from beans, rice, cheese, bacon, pork, chicken, turkey, and other seasonings. Traditionally, people like the tamale fresh from its steamy bag, unenhanced by salsa and crema. However, that doesn't mean 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 tamales, usually a smaller version of the hearty, savory tamale, offer 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 social media
Teach others how to make authentic tamales
For savory and dessert tamales, visit your new street vendor or restaurant. 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 are located around the country
Tastes Better From Scratch's delectable tamale dish is sure to please
If you're celebrating, use #NationalTamaleDay to post on social media

National tamale day celebrations have a long tradition in national tamale day traditions

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 promote tamales all year round, and because the only food competition on the calendar was Melba Toast.