National Fritters Day
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Where is National Fritters Day celebrated?
National Fritters Day is celebrated widely across the United States of America. However, this is a day that can be celebrated by all.
Who is National Fritters Day celebrated by?
National Fritters Day is celebrated by people who have an immense love of fried food in the USA, irrespective of their culture. Kids eagerly celebrate this day as they are served fried snacks by their parents.
When did National Fritters Day first start?
There is no conclusive evidence to prove the exact date of the first celebration.
Who started National Fritters Day?
The founder of the day is not known. However, National Fritters Day is a day celebrated by people who are obsessed with tasty fried snacks.
History And Timeline
Fritters have been consumed by people for a long time. People from different cultures enjoy fritters by eating them as a side dish or as a main course. Fritter batter mostly consists of wheat dough, eggs, and butter.
In Japan, fish tempura is the most common fritter. The most common fritter dish in India and Pakistan is the pakoda. Pakodas are fritters that are made of vegetables and meat fillings.
First Consumption Of Fritters
Romans are considered to have consumed fritters first and passed them to Europe.
First century ADDeep Fry Technique
The Portuguese introduced the deep fry technique to the world. The method of using vegetables and meat as fillings mixed with raw batter was introduced to Japan by them.
Late 16th centuryFirst Written Record
In 1665, the British Member of Parliament Samuel Pepys mentioned in his diary that he would be enjoying some fritters.
1665Southington Apple Harvest Festival
The Southington Apple Harvest Festival started on October 9, 1969. It is famous for the delicious apple fritter sold during the festival parade. In 2022, this festival is scheduled to be celebrated from the last week of September to the first week of October.
1969Whangarei Fritter Festival
This fritter festival was started in 2012 in Whangarei City on the North Island of New Zealand. Kids love this festival due to the presence of fritters and music. Tickets are a must for both adults and kids.
2012Traditions And Customs
People can visit popular fried food restaurants near them with their families on National Fritters Day. In the USA, people cook their favorite fried snack and share it with their neighbors. People use social media to post pictures and videos to share their happiness on this day.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Fritters Day
There are many ways to celebrate our love for fritters. We can try out new varieties of fritters in our kitchens or at restaurants. Potato fritters are liked by people of all ages. Sweet apple fritters can be served to kids on this day.
Corn fritters are made out of butter, eggs, wheat flour and corn kernels. Try new fritter recipes by altering the fillings used. Relish a deep-fried banana, which is common in Southeast Asia, or treat your taste buds to savory zucchini fritters.
Facts And Stats
- The most famous fruit fritter is the apple fritter served with maple syrup in the USA! However, on this day, you can try new kinds of fritters from different countries like the a-kyaw from Myanmar.
- Corn fritters are the most consumed fritters in the USA. However, this day celebrates fritters of all kinds and should not be confused with National Corn Fritters Day on July 16.
- Some sources suggest that President Grover Cleaveland, in 1887, served parsnip fritters for Thanksgiving dinner. Maybe, on this day, you can try having parsnip fritters!
What country do fritters come from?
There is no clear origin of fritters. But corn fritters are a traditional food of the southern United States of America. Every region in the world has its own version of fritters.
Who invented fritters?
No specific person invented this variety of food.
What is the significance of National Fritters Day?
People celebrate this day by eating deep-fried foods of both sweet and savory flavors.
How is National Fried Scallops Day different from National Fritters Day?
On National Fried Scallops Day, only scallops are used for fillings, but on National Fritter Day, the fillings vary from meat to fruit.
Why do people love National Fritters Day?
People love national fritters day because they can enjoy mouth-watering fried food.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Tuesday, December 01, 2020
- Wednesday, December 01, 2021
- Thursday, December 01, 2022
- Friday, December 01, 2023
- Sunday, December 01, 2024
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