What is a refried bean? Why do they have to fry it twice?!

Question: They are not fried twice. It was a way to use leftover boiled beans. The beans are smashed and reheated with a little oil or lard. Real Mexican refried beans are not smooth and creamy like you get in restraunts.

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Answers: They are not fried twice. It was a way to use leftover boiled beans. The beans are smashed and reheated with a little oil or lard. Real Mexican refried beans are not smooth and creamy like you get in restraunts.

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Quick answer: It's a pinto bean, and they didn't. It's a translation error.

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