Why are they called "refried beans"?

Why are they called "refried beans"?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

The name “refried beans” is actually misleading because the beans have only been fried once. The name is derived from the Spanish phrase for the food—frijoles refritos. “Refritos” means “well fried” or "intensely fried,” not "fried again," so the English version is just a bad translation.
by
selected by

Related questions

Would you rather pay $1.50 for a small tin of Frito "bean dip," or $1.50 for a 12 oz can of refried beans to be used for the same purpose?

Description : Would you rather pay $1.50 for a small tin of Frito "bean dip," or $1.50 for a 12 oz can of refried beans to be used for the same purpose?

Last Answer : 1. I have no idea what any of these are. 2. What does the Wizard of Oz have to do with any of it?

How long does it take to prepeare and cook mung beans and how healthy are they?

Description : How long does it take to prepeare and cook mung beans and how healthy are they?

Last Answer : Mung beans are touted as a super food as they are jam packed with vitamins, minerals, nutrients and proteins. Yes they are like kidney beans and dry beans need to soak overnight and be cooked prior to ... recipe. They are a staple in Indian food and make tasty soups, stews, bean salads, dal etc.

Anyone know what kind of coffee they serve at Le Pain Quotidienne? What kind of beans? French press?

Description : Anyone know what kind of coffee they serve at Le Pain Quotidienne? What kind of beans? French press?

Last Answer : (Shouldn’t that be Le Pain Quotidien?) And is it a chain or can you tell us the location?

After you pick yellow beans, do they have to be kept in frige?

Description : After you pick yellow beans, do they have to be kept in frige?

Last Answer : Need Answer

My fresh pinto beans turned a lil brown in fridge, are they ok to cook & eat? Thanks

Description : My fresh pinto beans turned a lil brown in fridge, are they ok to cook & eat? Thanks

Last Answer : It depends on how many days in the fridge.............

Can pole beans be staked after they've grown? I thought I purchased bush beans but they are pole beans. Now what.

Description : Can pole beans be staked after they've grown? I thought I purchased bush beans but they are pole beans. Now what.

Last Answer : Need Answer

can string beans be frozen if they turn rusty

Description : can string beans be frozen if they turn rusty

Last Answer : I would not eat or freeze them................sounds like spider mites or another bleight.......pick them off and spray the plant with 1 teasp non-alcohol liquid soap & 1 qt of water and spray...........use a stick and spray under the leaves.....spray again after a rain.

pole beans: vine are great but no beans. do they flower first?

Description : pole beans: vine are great but no beans. do they flower first?

Last Answer : Yes, it must flower before producing beans. When you planted the seeds what did the packet say the length of the growing season was? It does seem late but I don't have experience with pole beans. ... few flowers and beans. Nitrogen is the first number in the (N-P-K) analysis of the fertilizer.

Been looking for frozen Fordhook Lima beans with no luck. they have virtually vanished from all the stores. Any ideas??

Description : Been looking for frozen Fordhook Lima beans with no luck. they have virtually vanished from all the stores. Any ideas??

Last Answer : you can find Fordhook Lima beans in the frozen veggies at Kroger stores, that is where I purchase them.

How long will coffee beans stay fresh once they are ground?

Description : How long will coffee beans stay fresh once they are ground?

Last Answer : They should taste fresh for about two weeks, however it is better to just grind enough for each days coffee for the most freshness.