Beans with charred chillies

Ingredients

-   3 tbsp oil
-   1 medium onion, finely chopped
-   1 jalapeno pepper
-   1 sprig epazote
-   1 lb dried black beans or pinto beans
-   Salt

Method

1.  Heat oil in large deep pan over medium-high heat
2.  Add onion and fry until soft and browned
3.  Cook jalapenos in a dry pan until blackened
4.  Add jalapenos, epazote and beans to pot, add water to cover by 5
    cm
5.  Simmer, partially covered with a lid, until beans are creamy, 2-3
    hours
6.  Season with salt and cook 15 minutes longer
7.  Discard epazote and serve