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refried beans

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ A dish from Mexico

refried beans, a dish from Mexico
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Refried beans is a dish of cooked and mashed beans that is a traditional staple of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines, although each cuisine has a different approach when making the dish. Refried beans are also popular in many other Latin American countries.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientspinto or black beans, lard or oil, onion, garlic, salt
πŸ”₯Cooking methodboiled then mashed and fried
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesavory, creamy, mild
πŸ•’When it’s eatenside dish or filling, eaten any meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does refried beans come from?
refried beans is a dish that originated in Mexico.
What is refried beans?
Refried beans is a dish of cooked and mashed beans that is a traditional staple of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines, although each cuisine has a different approach when making the dish. Refried beans are also popular in many other Latin American countries.