Tater Tot Day

Tater Tot Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to this wonderful dish. The sufficient amount of calories and the amazing taste of small potato patties cannot be ignored by food lovers! The holiday is on February 2.

History

It is believed that Tater Tot Day originated in 2009. A blogger writing about cooking described Tater Tots on Twitter. Since then, the popularity of this dish has grown significantly, and now it is impossible to talk about potatoes without mentioning these small, tasty products.

Tater Tots are made from grated potatoes, which are formed into small patties and deep-fried. Often served with cheese and ketchup, they make an excellent side dish. The dish is especially popular in American cuisine.

Interesting facts

• Potatoes have been used as a food product for several millennia. The indigenous tribes of South America were the first to use them. Potatoes came to Europe around the 16th century when the explorer and geographer Cieza de León brought several tubers with him.
• In fact, for food, we do not eat the fruits of the potato, but its tubers (in other words, the overgrown rhizome). The plant also has fruits – green berries growing on a stem above the ground. Despite the edibility of the tubers, the berries are very poisonous.
• The potato was the first vegetable to be grown in space. This event happened in 1995 on the American shuttle Columbia.

How to celebrate

Make this dish yourself on Tater Tot Day (there are many different recipes online) or go to a cafe to enjoy the taste of these small potato products prepared by professional chefs.

Share about the holiday on social networks. Ask other users if they have tried Tater Tots and what their impression of the dish is.

When is Tater Tot Day in 2024?

Tater Tot Day is observed on February 2 each year.

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