The hamburger It is one of the favorite snacks of some children and adults. Its delicious flavor and ease of preparation makes it a preferred meal by several Guatemalans.
In both Guatemala and other countries, the day of the hamburger is celebrated each May 28. International sources clarify that it is not an official celebration, but an informal celebration.
In our country, some fast food shops take advantage of the date to launch allusive promotions. Besides, It is a celebration that usually generates various reactions in social networks.
Although hamburger is considered part of American culture, there are different recipes from this snack around the world.
Origin of hamburger day
As in unofficial celebrations, there is no official story about this celebration. However, two versions of their origin circulate in different international media.
According to the foreign press, although its exact origin is a reason for discussion, it is believed that this celebration commemorates the first time that Louis Lassen served a hamburger as it is currently known. This happened in 1900, at the beginning of the last century.
The other version relates the origin of hamburger with Hamburg, Germany, where ground meat fillets known as “Hamburg style fillets” were cooked. According to this version, the recipe was taken to America by European immigrants and adapted to local cuisine over time.
According to the National Today site, the origin of the word hamburger is precisely linked to the city of Hamburg. However, this site also mentions that many American hamburger stores are attributed to the creation of both date and the dish.
However, the hamburger remains one of the favorite meals of boys and adults for their tasty combination of ingredients. If you want to prepare it at home, we share a recipe that can be useful for you.