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achiote-annato seeds used to make achiote oil

Homemade Achiote (Annato) Oil

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Achiote Oil is a staple in a lot of our Puerto Rican and Caribbean Cooking. By infusing oil with Annatto seeds it's what gives the dishes that orange hue. It is used in Arroz con Gandules, Habichuelas Guisadas, and Carne Guisada amongst other dishes!
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting 20 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course cooking oils, oils, sauces
Cuisine Caribbean, Puerto Rican
Servings 2 Cups

Equipment

  • Strainer
  • Funnel
  • Spatula
  • Papel Towel

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups Grapeseed or any other neutral oil
  • ¾ cup Achiote (annatto) seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add neutral oil and annatto seeds into a sauce pan then stir at low-medium heat for about 5 minutes so the seeds release the color.
  • Remove the pan off the heat to cool off and let the Annatto seeds render into the oil for about 20 minutes. The oil shoud look red/maroon.
  • Place a funnel into the storing container and pour the oil using a strainer on top of the funnel. Discard the seeds carefully. The oil and seeds stain everything it comes in contact with.

Notes

FAQ

Where can I buy Achiote (Annatto) seeds?
The seeds can be found at Latin Market, and in Asian Markets like Hmart.
Does Achiote (Annatto) Oil has flavor?
A neutral oil is used to make this Achiote Oil. It has little or no flavor, Its purpose is to give color to food.
How long Achiote (Annatto) oil last?

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp
Keyword Aceite de Achiote, Achiote Oil, Annatto Oil, Annatto seeds, Puerto Rican food, Puerto Rican seasonings
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