Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans) - 2 Recipe - Cooking Index
2 cups | 320g / 11oz | Dried pinto or red kidney beans |
2 cups | 125g / 4.4oz | Onions - finely chopped (medium) |
2 | Garlic - chopped | |
1 | Bay leaf | |
2 | Or more serrano peppers - chopped (optional) | |
3 tablespoons | 45ml | Lard or salad oil |
Salt and freshly ground pepper - to taste | ||
Extra lard - (optional) |
Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain beans.
Add fresh water to cover, the onions, garlic, bay leaf and peppers. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently, adding more boiling water as necessary. Continue cooking until beans are soft. Add salt and pepper to taste. There should not be much liquid when beans are cooked.
In a food processor, puree the beans. Heat remaining lard in a skillet and saute puree until it becomes smooth, fairly dry paste.
Yield: 6 servings
Source:
Home Entertaining With Dean Fearing Show #HE1A08 Breakfast
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