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Frijoles de la olla
Cover soaked beans with fresh water, onion, garlic and optional lard. Simmer gently 60โ90 minutes until tender. Add water if they dry.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Frijoles de la olla take?
9 hr 40 min all in โ 10 min prep, 1 hr 30 min cook, 8 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1ยฝ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Black beans โ Pinto beans. The other national pot.
Any tips from this recipe?
A pressure cooker cuts this to about 35 minutes. Mash a cup of beans back into the pot if you want a thicker caldo.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.