Anafres (Honduran Bean and Cheese Fondue with Chorizo)
In short: A warm Honduran dip of refried red beans, melted cheese and fried chorizo, served bubbling hot with tortilla chips for scooping. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 485 kcal
Anafres are a Honduran party starter: a hot, bubbling mix of refried beans and melted cheese, often with crumbled chorizo, served in a small clay pot set over a coal brazier called an anafre and scooped up with tortilla chips. Think of it as a bean fondue. You can make it without the brazier in a skillet or an oven dish, as long as the cheese stays warm and stretchy.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chorizo, breaking it up, for 8 to 10 minutes until browned and cooked through (71°C / 160°F). Lift it out with a slotted spoon.
- Cook the onion in the chorizo fat for 4 minutes. Add the garlic for 30 seconds, then the beans, their liquid and the salt. Mash while cooking for 8 minutes, until you have a thick, spreadable puree.
- Spread the beans in a heatproof skillet or baking dish. Scatter half of the chorizo over them and cover with the grated cheese.
- Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or cover the pan and heat on low, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Top with the rest of the chorizo and the cilantro, and serve hot with the tortilla chips.
Tips
- Serve straight from the pan on a trivet. The cheese is best stretchy and hot, so do not wait.
- For a vegetarian anafre, leave out the chorizo and add 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the beans.
Questions and answers
What is an anafre?
A small clay brazier that keeps the dish hot at the table, which gives the dish its name. Without one, use a cast-iron pan on a trivet or a warming tray.
Can I make anafres ahead of time?
Prepare the beans and chorizo up to 3 days ahead. Add the cheese and heat the dish just before serving.
What cheese works best for anafres?
A melting cheese that stays stretchy, such as mozzarella, Oaxaca or Monterey Jack. A little crumbly salty cheese on top adds flavor.
How long does it take to make Anafres (Honduran Bean and Cheese Fondue with Chorizo)?
About 35 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Anafres (Honduran Bean and Cheese Fondue with Chorizo)?
About 485 kcal per serving, with 22 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 485 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
