
Black beans or frijoles negros are very common in interior Mexican cuisine where they're frequently prepared as Frijoles de Olla or "beans in a pot," a recipe for any variety of soupy beans. Jeff Martinez of Fonda San Miguel restaurant in Austin, Texas, uses a Mexican herb, "epazote," in this recipe, but cilantro is a good substitute.
We always find the journey of a chef fascinating and this holds true for Jeff Martinez. At 17, away from home for the first time, he had to find a way to pay the rent. So washing dishes in a restaurant started it all. From there he graduated to prep work, sauté stations, and then things got really interesting. After seasonal stints at a salmon fishing lodge in Alaska and personal chef in Portland, Maine, he returned to his roots, paying tribute to his grandmother's memorable Mexican cooking. Jeff can be found recreating her dishes and many more authenic regional favorites as Chef de Cuisine at Fonda San Miguel restaurant in Austin, Texas.
Black beans or frijoles negros are very common in interior Mexican cuisine where they're frequently prepared as Frijoles de Olla or "beans in a pot," a recipe for any variety of soupy beans. Jeff Martinez of Fonda San Miguel restaurant in Austin, Texas, uses a Mexican herb, "epazote," in this recipe, but cilantro is a good substitute.
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