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Frijoles refritos

Mashed pinto or black beans, cooked then crushed and fried in a little fat with onion and garlic. An essential side in Mexican cooking, creamy and full of flavour.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Finely slice the onion and chop the garlic.
  2. Heat the lard or oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Fry the onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the garlic and cumin, then stir for 1 minute.
  5. Add the drained beans and mash them with a fork or potato masher.
  6. Gradually add the stock to get a smooth purée.
  7. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes until creamy.
  8. Adjust the salt and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Light version. Replace the lard with olive oil and don't double the amount of stock.

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