What is a refried bean? Why do they have to fry it twice?

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What is a refried bean? Why do they have to fry it twice?

2007-12-16 11:29:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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They are not fried twice. It was a way to use leftover boiled beans. The beans are smashed and reheated with a little oil or lard. Real Mexican refried beans are not smooth and creamy like you get in restraunts.

2007-12-16 11:43:32 · answer #1 · answered by Charles C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Quick answer: It's a pinto bean, and they didn't. It's a translation error.

2007-12-16 11:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jules 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋