Tutorial: How to Make Refried Beans
I have found it difficult to find certain ingredients in Germany. Particularly refried beans. Sometimes I will get lucky and find a can or two in the international section of a large grocery store, but lately, my local large grocery store has completely stopped selling it. So, I decided it was time to learn to make it myself. It can't possibly be that difficult, right? And I wanted to share the way I found to make them with you. Refried Beans: Two cans (800g) chili beans (must be based on pinto beans) 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup (120mL) water salt garlic dried onions to taste The main ingredient you absolutely need is pinto beans. Now, pinto beans are not super popular in Germany, so I had to get creative. I had difficulty finding pinto beans alone, but if they are more readily available where you are from, then feel free to start with cooked and hydrated pinto beans. I discovered that chili beans are typically made from pinto beans here, so I had to first drain the chili part off o