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Mexican Bean Paste

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Ingredients

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Mexican Bean Paste

1 shallot

2 clove garlic

1 tsp canola oil

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 can black beans(drained)

1 cup water

1 lime

Salt and pepper(to taste)

1 jalapeño chili(or 1/2 if you want it milder)

½ tsp chipotle chili flakes(as an alternative to the jalapeño)

Instructions

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Instructions

Peel and finely dice the garlic and shallot. (Optionally, halve the jalapeño chili and cut into thin strips).

Drain the beans and rinse them thoroughly in a colander.

Heat canola oil in a pan, add the diced shallots and garlic (and possibly the jalapeño) and sauté with a pinch of salt until translucent.

Once the shallots are slightly translucent, add the tomato paste and sauté briefly. Then add the beans to the pan, sauté for 20 to 30 seconds, and then deglaze with water.

Simmer the beans over medium-high heat until almost all the water has evaporated. Then mash the beans with a wooden spoon or a potato masher.

Season the bean paste with salt, pepper, and the juice of half to one lime. Serve immediately, or transfer to an airtight container or jar and store in the refrigerator for up to five days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Lightly toast the chipotle chili flakes in the pan with oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their smoky depth and prevent a raw, bitter taste.
Drain and Rinse Beans Thoroughly 💧
Rinse canned black beans under cold water to remove excess sodium and starch, resulting in a cleaner flavor and better texture in your final paste.
Bloom Garlic and Shallot in Oil ✨
Cook minced garlic and shallot in canola oil for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned to develop a sweet, mellow base that balances the heat from chilies.
Lime Juice at the End 🍋
Always add fresh lime juice in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve its brightness and acidity, which cuts through richness and elevates the overall flavor profile.
Adjust Consistency with Bean Liquid 🥄
Reserve some of the rinsed bean liquid and add it gradually to achieve your desired consistency rather than using plain water, for deeper bean flavor in every spoonful.