Anafres recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Anafres Recipe

Inspired by Ahora Mexican Restaurant
Time2h
Serves4

Refried beans and cheese served in a traditional clay oven, with com chips

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Ingredients

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Refried Beans

Cheese Topping

Corn Chips

Method

Refried Beans Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    Rinse and soak black beans overnight in water. Drain before cooking.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beans

    In a pot, add the soaked black beans and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until beans are tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and translucent.

  4. 4

    Combine Beans with Sauté

    Once the beans are tender, drain them, reserving some cooking liquid. Add beans to the skillet with onions and garlic.

  5. 5

    Mash the Beans

    Mash the beans with a fork or potato masher, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to achieve desired consistency. Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.

Cheese Topping Application

  1. 6

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle queso fresco over the refried beans after mashing.

Corn Chips Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare Tortillas

    Cut corn tortillas into triangles.

  2. 8

    Fry Corn Chips

    In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, fry the tortilla triangles in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

  3. 9

    Season Chips

    Remove chips from oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt while still hot.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve Anafres

    Serve the refried beans topped with queso fresco in a traditional clay oven or a serving dish, alongside the freshly made corn chips.

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