Ethnic Recipes Cookbook
Hello world! For the past few years, I have been collecting recipes from friends, relatives, magazines and books, that I am pleased to share with you, free of charge. Please browse my site for ethnic recipes and tastes from around the world, which I am sure you will truly enjoy!
Bon A Petite!
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
1/2 cup lard or vegetable oil
2 cups Boiled Pinto Beans or Beans from the Pot
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Heat lard in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pinto beans; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash beans, then stir in remaining ingredients. Add oil to skillet if necessary. Cook and stir until a smooth paste forms, about 5 minutes.
Garnish with shredded cheese, if desired.
