Why Can't They Fry Beans Right The First Time?

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Lon

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I like Refried Beans with Mexican Food but wonder why the beans need to be refried. Isn't once enough?:D
 

I looked it up.
Per Wiki- Spanish frijoles refritos, refritos meaning "well-fried", and not "fried again" as might be assumed from the use of re- in English.

In this dish, after being boiled and then mashed into a paste, the beans are sometimes then fried or baked, though usually neither, thus making the term "refried" even more misleading.[SUP][1]


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RadishRose, Thanks for that explanation re; Refried beans. I never DID understand it. Like Lon said,

"Why do they have to be fried AGAIN ?"

Whatever........I love 'em with an enchilada and cheesy fried rice.
 
We like to wrap refried beans in whole wheat tortillas with some shredded cheese and onion, then smothered in more shredded cheddar cheese and 505 green chili sauce, then baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and it's hot/cooked through.
 
Never thought of using beans- use salsa verde, shredded chicken, corn tortillas a ton of cheese- and layer it all like a lasagna instead of rolling them. Beans would go nice, too.
 
I was told it's similar to toast. You can't bake bread longer and get a loaf of toast.
Someone I know (no names) accepted a dare and asked a grocer where the 'loaves of raw toast' were.
There's also twice-baked potatoes.
There are quite a few dishes that are better when they're re-heated a time or two..

I'm having hot bean-dip with nachos when I watch TV tonight!!
 
Actually they aren't fried. Here's a little story behind the refried beans and their name.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3xbekqP-TE

We prefer to taste the beans so we make our own. I sometimes do them from dried bean stage but when pressed for time I used canned beans. 1 can of pinto beans rinsed and drained and 1 can of kidney beans rinsed and drained. Put them in a blender or food processor and begin to blend them. Slowly add chicken stock until you get the consistency you want. Then pop them into a small pot to warm them up. Refried beans can get dried out so just add a small bit of the chicken stock or even water to it to keep it the thickness you desire.

If you like to taste garlic and cumin or any other spices go ahead and add those as desired.
 
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