That mound of brick-colored mush that appears
on my plate in Mexican restaurants......

I understand it's cooked, mashed beans
with spices, and sauteed onions mixed in.

But why lard ?
Why is it "fried".... or re-fried ?
( when would it be re-fried ? )

Do either of these enhance the taste ?
It's not like they're making fried bean patties.

I've tasted ( Old El Paso ) refried beans,
both with and without the lard.....
I couldn't tell the difference in taste.

??
<rj>