Achiote (Puerto Rican Annatto) Oil
By carvalhohm
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable oil,
- 1 cup achoite (annatto) seeds
Details
Servings 2
Cooking time 5mins
Preparation
Step 1
Mix oil and seeds together in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until seeds start to bubble. Simmer over heat for 5 minutes, or until oil colors a deep reddish-orange. Cool, strain and store in a cool place.
Substitute a little turmeric, paprika or saffron in a recipe if achiote is unavailable.
This oil is used around the Caribbean to add a yellowish-orange color to dishes, especially arroz con pollo.
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