refried

Mexican bean preparation

Refried describes food, especially beans, that has been cooked and then fried, typically mashed and fried in oil or lard.

The term comes from Spanish *frijoles refritos*, though the prefix *re-* in Spanish here means "well" or "thoroughly" rather than "again." Refried beans are a staple of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, served as a side dish or used in burritos and nachos.

I'll have the refried beans instead of rice.

beans

pinto

Spotted equine or legume

black beansDark-skinned edible legumes
frijolesBeans, in Spanish
mashedCrushed to softness

lard · tortilla · burrito · taco · enchilada · quesadilla · nachos · Mexican · Tex-Mex · taqueria

cooking

mashed

Crushed to softness

lardClarified pork fat
oilSlippery viscous fluid
skilletShallow pan for frying

simmered · seasoned · smashed · softened · rendered · sautéed · browned · creamy · smooth · chunky

flavor

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

cuminGround aromatic seed
garlicPungent culinary bulb
onionPungent layered bulb

smoky · earthy · rich · seasoned · spiced · chipotle · paprika · oregano · salted

comfort

homestyle

Simply prepared, like family cooking

nostalgicLonging for the past
heartyWarm and substantial
satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure

filling · nourishing · wholesome · substantial · warm · familiar · traditional · abuela · homemade · soul food

Opposites

cooking method/preparation

refriedwhole

Full and undivided

unfried · raw · intact · unmashed · fresh

processing state

refriedwhole

Full and undivided

unprocessed · intact · uncrushed · undressed · plain

ORIGINALITY (metaphorical sense)

refriedoriginal

First or inventive

fresh · novel · innovative · new · groundbreaking

Phrases

refried beansMashed, cooked legume paste

Family

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G