Make burritos and tacos from rehydrated refried beans.
A very reliable way to preserve foods is dehydration. If you are a backpacker and need lightweight foods that do not need refrigeration for consumption on the trail, dehydrated refried beans are a good source of protein and fiber. Similarly, if you want to stock up on a reserve of food for emergencies or to preserve some beans from your own garden, dehydration is the solution. However, when you have dehydrated food, you must know rehydrate it effectively to restore its taste and texture. Fortunately this involves the most basic of kitchen skills -- boiling water.
Instructions
Commercially Prepared Dehydrated Refried Beans
1. Bring a sufficient amount of water to a boil on a stove or over a campfire. Read the label on your refried bean package to find out how much is sufficient for your product.
2. Pour the dehydrated refried beans into a medium-sized bowl. Some commercially prepared refried beans come in packaging that serves as the bowl.
3. Pour the boiling water over the dried refried beans. Stir to mix well. Place a cover on the bowl or package and wait five minutes for the beans to soften, thicken and return to a hydrated state.
Homemade Dehydrated Refried Beans
4. Bring enough water to a boil on the stove or over a campfire for the amount of refried beans you want to rehydrate. You need 2 cups of water for every 2 cups of dehydrated refried beans.
5. Pour the dehydrated refried beans into the boiling water, stirring constantly to mix well.
6. Lower the heat on the stove to a simmer. Cook the refried beans for a few minutes until they thicken and return to their previous texture. Two cups of dehydrated refried beans and 2 cups of water make 4 cups of rehydrated refried beans.
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