Mollete slices of jalapeño or serrano peppers. It is then grilled in an oven until the cheese melts. The frijoles refritos are "frijol mantequilla" known outside of the region as "pinto beans". The traditional cheeses used were the queso ranchero, asadero or queso menonita. The queso ranchero is most similar to Parmesan with less aging, the asadero is a creamy provolone and the menonita most closely resembles Havarti. "Molletes" in southern Mexico can be served with salsa or "pico de gallo" or topped with sliced ham, chorizo, bacon or mushrooms. "Molletes" are considered a distant cousin of the Italian bruschetta dish.
Spanish rice Spanish rice Mexican rice, red rice or arroz rojo is a Mexican side dish or an ingredient in other dishes made from white rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, etc. It is traditionally made by sautéing the rice in a skillet with oil or fat until it is colored golden brown. Water or chicken broth is then added, along with tomatoes in the form of chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce. Mexican rice is not a popular dish in Spain or Spanish cuisine, and is yellow in color due to the inclusion of saffron. Mexican rice in Mexico however is red, probably from