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Frijoles Refritos is Spanish word which literally means "well-fried beans" and is often translated as "refried beans". It is made of mashed red beans (pinto) and is a popular Mexican specialty which consists of cooked red or pinto beans that are mashed with spices then fried, usually in melted lard.

Frijoles Refritos is often served with nachos, in Chimichangas, Pupusas, Burritos or with Tortilla chips.

It is a a popular Mexican and Tex-Mex staple food and is also popular in many other Latin American countries apart from Mexico.

Refried beans are sold in cans in most supermarkets.

Frijoles Refritos in Can

Frika refers to Slovenian dish. It is a kind of omelette made from eggs, cracklings and cheese. Frika can be served with Polenta or bread.

Frikadellen is a German dish of beef meatballs, eggs and breadcrumbs.

Frikadeller refers to the juicy Danish meatballs of minced veal and pork or pork only, browned in butter and topped with a brown sauce. Frikadeller is a food which is present at almost every Smørrebrød, and eaten at least once a day.

Frikkadel is a South African word for meatball

Frio is the Spanish word for "cold".

Frisch is the German word for "fresh", as in Frisch ei for "fresh egg" .

Frischhaltefolie is a German word for cling film.

Frise is curled-up like bacon which curled up when cooked.

Frisee is a pale, bitter lettuce also called curly endive.