Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Refried Beans
Discover the best flavour pairings for refried beans based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.
Refried beans immediately conjure the evocative embrace of bean and the kiss of garlic, yet its initial umaminess is only the opening note. Beneath lies a sophisticated tapestry of delicate iron, whispers of burnt, and the grainy aroma of starch, contributing remarkable depth. And the culinary wizardry begins when we seek out partners that allow these notes to truly sing, to harmonise in unexpected and delightful ways.
To illuminate these harmonies, we embarked on an ambitious journey, analysing thousands of ingredients. Each was meticulously deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, allowing us to pinpoint precisely which notes complement in both classic and unexpected ways. Our findings reveal, for instance, how pork shoulder's porcine tones can enrich refried beans, or how bay leaf's salvian notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the starchy aroma.
Flavour Profile Of Refried Beans Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Refried beans: Bean, Allicin, Starch, Burnt, Iron, Asparagus, Onion, Bay leaf, Sotolon, Mustard, Porcini, Peaty, Ovine, Potato, Corn, Sage, Glutamic, Proteolytic, Chestnut, Caramel, Olivey, Capsaicin, Squash, Thyme, Rosemary, Tomatoey, Allspice, Rice, Charred, Pea, Sulfurous, Capsicum, Fungus, Poultry
An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. maillard, earthy, and herbal) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.
The Flavour Code
To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.
The Flavours That Harmonise With Bean Notes
Strength of Association Between Flavours
The flavours most associated with bean notes are: Sage, Menthol, Bay leaf, Jasmine, Celery, Coriander seed, Peppercorn, Capsaicin, Blossom, Liquorice, Eucalyptus, Molasses, Limestone, Rice, Camphor.
Our analysis shows that the flavour of bean is strongly associated with the flavour of sage. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a sage-like flavour, such as bay leaf, when pairing with the beany aromas of refried beans.
The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing refried beans with bay leaf.
Harmonious Flavours Of Refried Beans
Just as our analysis showed that bean and sage-like notes combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in refried beans. For instance, the garlicy flavours of refried beans are strongly associated with fatty and starchy notes.
The aromas complementary to the various aroma notes of refried beans can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Refried Beans And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Refried beans: Bean, Allicin, Starch, Burnt, Iron, Asparagus, Onion, Bay leaf, Sotolon, Mustard, Porcini, Peaty, Ovine, Potato, Corn, Sage, Glutamic, Proteolytic, Chestnut, Caramel, Olivey, Capsaicin, Squash, Thyme, Rosemary, Tomatoey, Allspice, Rice, Charred, Pea, Sulfurous, Capsicum, Fungus, Poultry
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of pork shoulder offers many of the aroma accents complementary to refried beans, including porcine and ovine accents. Because the flavour profile of pork shoulder has many of the of the features that are complementary to refried beans, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Pork Shoulder Are Represented By Longer Bars
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Pork shoulder: Porcine, Ovine, Adipose, Proteolytic, Poultry, Butyric, Thyme, Rosemary, Asparagus, Sesame, Iron, Porcini, Sage, Ginger, Allicin, Mustard, Charred, Rice, Oleic, Buttery, Hazelnut, Potato, Bovine, Poivre, Chestnut, Smoky, Sotolon, Pine, Glutamic, Olivey, Squash, Capsaicin, Molasses, Toasted, Seaweed, Celery, Capsicum, Onion
The chart above shows the unique profile of pork shoulder across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with refried beans.
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of refried beans, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
Refried Beans's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients
Refried beans's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Acidic
Herbal
Spice
Vegetal
Earthy
Woody
Carnal
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of refried beans, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aromas complementary to refried beans.
What To Drink With Refried Beans
The rice notes in genmaicha tea make it a perfect pairing with refried beans. Likewise, the wheat flavours in wheat beer create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of refried beans below.
Which Vegetables Go With Refried Beans?
Choose vegetables that awaken its starchyness or resonate with its nutty aroma. Green chilli and jalapeño offer vibrant, clean counterpoints, their verdant freshness lifting the palate. Serrano pepper add a gentle, oniony brightness, while poblano pepper introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.
Alternatively, embrace vegetables that harmonise with refried beans's savoriness. The addition of iceberg lettuce, with its subtle spinacea notes, can complement the glutamate beautifully, while potato lends a cooling sensation.
How Flavonomics Works
We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.
Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.
Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.
We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.
These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Refried beans), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.
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