Boiled beans
Frijoles de olla are a traditional preparation of beans cooked slowly, very common in the Mexican diet. They are served as a side dish or as a base for other dishes, like refried beans. They are rich in protein and provide a distinctive flavour to meals.
Estimated retail price
~£4.49 / 400g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Boiled beans, part of the pulses section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 3 recipes in our collection, including Refried Beans, Carne con Chile Sonorense (Sonoran Beef in Red Chilli Sauce) and Aporreado de Carne Seca (Michoacán-Style Pounded Dried Beef with Eggs). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Boiled beans
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Dried beans and pulses keep for a year or more in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The older they are, the longer they need to soak and cook. Once cooked, they last three to four days refrigerated in their broth and freeze very well.
Substitutes
Between bean varieties (black, pinto, bayo) substitution is straightforward in most stews: the colour and a nuance of flavour change, not the technique.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Boiled beans?
Boiled beans is used in 3 recipes in our collection, such as Refried Beans and Carne con Chile Sonorense (Sonoran Beef in Red Chilli Sauce). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Boiled beans in the UK?
You can buy Boiled beans online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Boiled beans be stored?
Dried beans and pulses keep for a year or more in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The older they are, the longer they need to soak and cook. Once cooked, they last three to four days refrigerated in their broth and freeze very well.
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