Mexican Beans

Beans cooked simply like this and the frijoles refritos (refried beans) that are made from them are virtually a staple in Mexico, served at almost every meal including breakfast. In Mexico, the markets are often divided into two sections, the regular stalls serving all manner of things and the eating area where people eat simply and cheaply at large tables covered in colourful oil cloth. Hundreds of people eat these beans every day in simple market ‘fondas’ with some coarse salt, hot green chillies and a stack of tortillas with a few small pieces of creamy cheese melting over them. They keep well and taste even better next day or the day after.

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