Tostadas de Frijoles con Salsa de Molcajete

Recipe created by Obudlia Vega, Casa Lara Reposteria

Ingredients

Tostadas - 20 tostadas from local Mexican grocery (Shop local!) 

Pinto Beans 

• Dry Pinto Beans (Preferred Option), 

• 1 pound of dry Pinto Beans and 2 Liters of Water 

• OR 3 15 Oz Canned Refried Pinto Beans (Backup option) 

Salsa de Molcajete

• 1 Molcaejete (Volcanic grinding stone) 

• 5 any type of red Tomatoes - around 2 pounds 

• 2 Jalapenos (Increase based on taste) 

• 2 Garlic cloves 

• 1 quarter of white onion 

Instructions: 

Gather all ingredients listed, wash all vegetables, and clear at least 2 stove burners 

Prepare Beans (Option 1 & Option 2) 

• Option 1: Preferred Option - Dry Pinto Beans 

  • Part 1: Cooking Dry Pinto Beans 

  • Overnight, soak the dry Pinto beans fully 

  • Wash and rinse the soaked beans the next day (8 hours goal and 4 hours as minimum) - Prepare a pot with 2 liters of water and allow to boil 

  • Add the washed Pinto beans to the same pot 

  • Lower stove burner to low setting/flame, add salt to taste, and cover the pot with lid - Cook until the beans are soft to bite 

  • Part 2: Refried Pinto Beans

  • In another large frying pan, add 4 tablespoons of preferred frying oil over medium heat. With no liquids, add the cooked beans and smash to a smooth texture 

  • Turn off the stove once smooth 

• Option 2: Back-Up option - Canned Refried Pinto Beans

  • Wash the outside of the tin cans of refried beans 

  • Open and follow the instructions on the can to cook Salsa de Molcajete 

  • Grab a comal (griddle) or pan and heat at a low setting 

  • Once the comal is warm, roast all of the tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, and onion 

  • Turn items as needed to give even roast 

  • Once roasted, place all items on a plate and bring to your Molcajete 

  • Crush the ingredients in the following order: (1) garlic with salt (2) onion (3) Jalapeno, (4) tomatoes one by one 

  • Add taste to taste and all done! 

• Assembling the Tostada 

  • Grab 1 tostada 

  • Spread beans and add salsa de molcajete based on preference & ENJOY!