Frijoles De Olla (Beans Cooked In A Pot)

Recipe Ingredients

4 1/2		Water
1 1/3 lbs	605g / 21oz	Dried black beans - washed
		Soaked overnight
2		White onions - halved
3		Garlic - halved, or 10
		Garlic - whole
		Salt to taste
30		Epazote or cilantro leaves

Recipe Instructions

From the Gulf [of Campeche] area.

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan or clay pot. Add beans, onion, and garlic. Cook at a slow boil for 1 1/2 hours or until beans are done. Add salt after 1 hour of cooking.

Blend 1 cup beans in a blender or food processor with a little cooking water. Add bean mixture to remaining beans. Stir in epazote.

Serve beans with chopped green onion, chile serrano, chopped cilantro, and tomato or with fresh cream and grated cheese.

Source:
Chile Pepper Magazine, February 1991

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