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frijoles recipe

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN FRIJOLES


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  • Author: Anna

Description

Dip your nachos or veggie sticks into this creamy and spicy frijoles dip for the ultimate traditional dip!


Ingredients

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    • 1 cup canned black beans (drained and liquid reserved);

    • ½ teaspoon red chili pepper paste;

    • 2 stems of coriander;

    • At least 1 teaspoon of butter (at room temperature);

    • 1 small white onion, finely chopped;

    • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped;

    • kosher salt to taste;

    • freshly ground black pepper to taste.


Instructions

  1. Add the butter to a hot pan and let it melt.
  2. Next, cook the onion pieces in the butter until soft, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
  3. Then, add the chili paste and mix it with the beans.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Drain the beans reserving the cooking liquid. Then, add them to the pan, over the cooked onion.
  6. Finally, add the bean mix from the pan with a little of their cooking liquid and whiz in the food processor.
  7. Remove the bean dip to a bowl and season to taste with extra seasonings.
  8. Allow to cool and serve with finely chopped shallots, a garnish of coriander, heavy cream, grated cheese, or pulled pork. Keep in mind that they’re perfect with a bowl of tortilla chips and an ice-cold beer.