How To Thicken Refried Beans - I Try 9 Methods [Pics]
If you’re staring at a soupy, watery bowl of refried beans, you need a solution – and fast! I have personally experimented with 9 different thickening techniques, to see what delivers the best consistency, without impacting the flavor. In a rush? Here’s the short answer. The best way to thicken refried beans is to cook them for longer. Heat the beans in a saucepan on a low heat, stirring frequently until your desired consistency is reached. Other methods for thickening refried beans include frying the beans, using a cornstarch slurry, and adding extra beans. A note on my experiment I cooked up a big (delicious) batch of refried beans making sure to add more water than recommended so they ended up a little soupy. Then I tested nine different ways of thickening the beans up. Cooking the beans for longer – medium thickening power Frying the beans in a skillet – medium to strong thickening power Adding a cornstarch slurry – very strong thickening powder Adding a be...