Achuete Oil Recipe

By polloazul

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup achuete seeds
• 6 whole garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 ancho chilies, crushed, stemmed and seeded

Preparation

Step 1

Warm the oil and the remaining ingredients over medium heat. When it begins to bubble, turn off the heat and allow the mixture to steep for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours. Strain the oil through a fine mesh strainer and let cool. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.