World Flavors Cookbook

Frijoles Molidos (Refried Red Beans)

Nicaraguan refried red beans — smooth, creamy, and cooked with onion and garlic until thick enough to hold their shape on a tortilla.

Cuisine: Nicaragua

Ingredients

• 500g cooked small red beans (with broth)
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp oil or lard
• Salt

Instructions

1. Fry onion and garlic in oil until golden.
2. Add cooked beans with their broth.
3. Mash with a potato masher or blend partially.
4. Cook on medium, stirring, until thick and creamy.
5. Add salt. The beans should hold their shape when scooped.