The Winter Solstice Approaches

¼

cup plus ⅓ cup vegetable oil, divided

½

medium white onion, halved, broken up into individual layers (petals)

1

15-ounce can Central American red beans or red kidney beans

Kosher salt

3

cups instant corn masa flour (such as Maseca Instant Corn Masa Mix)

4

ounces grated queso Oaxaca or salted mozzarella (preferably Polly-o; about 1 cup)

Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Relish) and Salvadoran Salsa Roja (for serving)

Source : food