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| + | |TotalTime = 45 minutes to 2 hours plus overnight soak | ||
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| + | ==Refried beans - about this recipe== | ||
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| + | [[Refried beans]] are the essential ingredient for [[:Category:Mexican recipes|Mexican]] and [[:Category:Tex-Mex recipes|Tex-Mex]] dishes. They are ideal for [[freezing]]. | ||
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| + | ===Ingredients=== | ||
* 500g (1lb 2oz) [[dried]] [[pinto beans]] | * 500g (1lb 2oz) [[dried]] [[pinto beans]] | ||
* 1.2 [[litres]] (2 [[pints]]) water | * 1.2 [[litres]] (2 [[pints]]) water | ||
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* 250g (9oz) [[smoked]] streaky [[bacon]], finely chopped | * 250g (9oz) [[smoked]] streaky [[bacon]], finely chopped | ||
* 1 small [[fresh red chili]], deseeded and finely chopped | * 1 small [[fresh red chili]], deseeded and finely chopped | ||
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* knob of [[butter]] | * knob of [[butter]] | ||
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# Soak the [[beans]] overnight in plenty of water. Drain and re-rinse. | # Soak the [[beans]] overnight in plenty of water. Drain and re-rinse. | ||
# [[Boil]] the [[beans]] in 1.2 [[litres]] (2 [[pints]]) of water boil until tender. Reserve the cooking water. | # [[Boil]] the [[beans]] in 1.2 [[litres]] (2 [[pints]]) of water boil until tender. Reserve the cooking water. | ||
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# Stir in a little of the reserved cooking water so the [[beans]] are the same consistency as [[double cream]]. | # Stir in a little of the reserved cooking water so the [[beans]] are the same consistency as [[double cream]]. | ||
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| + | Serve hot as a [[side dish]] or as an ingredient in your recipe. | ||
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[[Category:Accompaniments]] | [[Category:Accompaniments]] | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 29 May 2012
Refried beans - about this recipe
Refried beans are the essential ingredient for Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. They are ideal for freezing.
Ingredients
- 500g (1lb 2oz) dried pinto beans
- 1.2 litres (2 pints) water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 250g (9oz) smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped
- 1 small fresh red chili, deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- knob of butter
Method
- Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and re-rinse.
- Boil the beans in 1.2 litres (2 pints) of water boil until tender. Reserve the cooking water.
- In a large frying pan or wok, heat the oil and butter and fry the the onion until soft.
- Add the bacon and fry it until cooked, but not crispy.
- Mash the beans, a potato ricer or masher is good for this, then mix them with the fried bacon and onion.
- Stir in a little of the reserved cooking water so the beans are the same consistency as double cream.
Serving suggestions
Serve hot as a side dish or as an ingredient in your recipe.
