"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
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> On Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:56:06 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
> wrote:
>
>>On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 7:11:59 AM UTC-10, KenK wrote:
>>> Looking for a tasty way to serve refried beans. Tried them yesterday
>>> simply
>>> with magic mushroom powder. Quite good! Thank you, Koko!
>>>
>>> I'm sure there are many many other ways. Suggestions? Sorry, no
>>> tortillas.
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> I love a good meal! That's why I don't cook.
>>
>>Beans are a good, cheap, food. What I don't get is the appeal of mashing
>>beans and mixing grease into the goop. What's wrong with whole,
>>non-greased beans? OTOH, if you grew up on refried beans, then it would be
>>perfectly normal.
>
> consider the cooked beans re-heated (refried) with bacon grease. It's
> flavor added.
> Many people eat the beans without added fat.
> Janet US

According to the owner of a Mexican restaurant, beans in Mexico rarely have
added fat. He said pretty much all sources of fat are rather expensive there
so it is generally only used for special occasions.