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Fun Facts About Burritos
Burritos have been a staple of Mexican food and the American diet for many years. What is not to love about a plethora of your favourite flavours mixed and packed together by a perfectly rolled tortilla? Keep reading and learn a little more about the beloved burrito.
They’re named after donkeys.
That’s right! Burrito is actually the Spanish word for “little donkey.” Why? Because burritos look roughly like little donkeys. If you look at your burrito carefully, the ends look like the ears of a donkey. Burritos could also be named for the little bed rolls that were often packed on donkeys. Whatever you think your burrito looks like, this is the origin of the name.
“Burrito” was first seen in 1895.
The word burrito first appeared in print in 1895. However, the actual date of origin of our beloved burritos isn’t quite as clear. It is speculated that burritos were created for the convenience needs of farm and field workers who usually left their home and stayed on the farm or in the field all day. Like we mentioned before, burritos essentially are convenient little packages of heaven that can be easily eaten on the go.
Burritos are different in Mexico.
Like the age old debates about authentic Mexican food and their American counterparts, burritos in America are slightly different. Burritos made in Mexico are smaller and simpler, often only containing two ingredients—meat, potatoes, rice and beans, cheese or chile relleno. Also, burritos are more of a northern Mexico thing. Burritos in southern Mexico are called tacos de harina (wheat flour tacos).
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