World Flavors Cookbook

Frijoles Refritos

Mexican refried beans — pinto or black beans mashed and fried in lard with onion until creamy and rich. The side dish of every Mexican meal.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 500g cooked pinto or black beans with broth
• 3 tbsp lard or oil
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• Salt
• Queso fresco to serve

Instructions

1. Heat lard in a wide pan. Fry onion until golden.
2. Add beans with their broth, a few ladles at a time.
3. Mash with a bean masher or back of a spoon while cooking.
4. Continue adding beans and mashing for 15-20 minutes.
5. The beans should be creamy and hold their shape when scooped.
6. Season with salt. Top with crumbled queso fresco.