Beans: Frijoles
Ingredients:
1 Kilo (2.2 lbs) black or pinto beans
1 Large onion
1 Head of garlic - whole, unpeeled
5 Tbs of salt or to taste
How to Prepare:
Place 2 litres of water on to boil. Clean, sort and rinse beans removing any rocks and dirt. Once beans have been thoroughly cleaned, and rinsed, place in the boiling water, cover and simmer for 2 hours. At the end of the 2 hours, add the onion, garlic and salt, cover and simmer 2 hours more or until beans are tender.
Serve with:
Once the beans are tender they can be served as is or refried following the recipe for refried beans, and served along with any other dish you like.
Hint:
Beans go sour if not properly refrigerated. I suggest allowing the beans to come almost to room temperature and then refrigerating. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and can be turned into a variety of different dishes and accompaniments.
Also See Refried Beans
