Achiote Oil - {Aceite De Achiote}

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons achiote/annatto seeds

Preparation

Step 1

To make the achiote oil, pour the oil and achiote seeds in a pot or skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes; the oil will be reddish-orange from the achiote.

Strain the oil, discard the achiote seeds and set aside to cool.

This recipe yields 1 cup.