Definition

Noun: 1. A dish of cooked beans: Refried beans are a preparation of beans, typically pinto or black beans, that are first boiled, then mashed, and finally fried, often in lard or oil, with seasonings.

Usage

Refried beans are used as a staple side dish, a filling, or a base in various meals. * They are a common component in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. * They are often served as a side with eggs, tacos, or enchiladas. * They can be used as a spread for tostadas or a filling for burritos.

Examples

• As a side dish:
• As a filling:
• Describing the dish:

Advanced Usage

• The term "refried" is a translation of the Spanish "refritos," which means "well-fried" or "fried again," though the beans are typically only fried once after boiling and mashing.
• In culinary contexts, the consistency can be described: versus .

Variants and Related Words

• Frijoles refritos: The Spanish term for the dish.
• Beans (noun): The primary ingredient (e.g., pinto beans, black beans).
• Mashed (adjective): Describes the texture of the beans during preparation.

Synonyms

• Mashed fried beans: A descriptive synonym.
• Frijoles (refritos): The common Spanish name for the dish.

Notes on Meaning

The term specifically refers to the prepared dish. It does not refer to the raw bean ingredient or to beans prepared in other ways (e.g., boiled beans, baked beans).

Noun

1. dried beans cooked and mashed and then fried in lard with various seasonings