Achiote oil

Achiote Oil is a commonly used Puerto Rican oil that is infused with annatto seeds that adds color and flavor to any savory dish.

This is a great way to add color and flavor to any food. Best of all it is super easy to make too!

Easily make Annatto Oil (Achoite Oil) Aceite de Achiote at home and learn all of it uses! Once you have learned how easy it is to make this beautiful food color condiment, you will be able to have it readily available to make such foods as pasteles, empanadillas, alcapurrias or even to color your soups, stews, rice, beans and meats.

With just two ingredients and a few minutes, you can make your own traditional Achiote Oil , with gorgeous color and peppery, earthy flavor.

Dahianna on Instagram: "Achiote Oil 🇩🇴🇵🇷 used to make our rice, pasteles en hojas, a Sazon butter, it gives it that beautiful reddish color y’all see in our food! and shoutout to my Puertoricans, ain’t no denying this is a huge staple in their food! #comidadominicana To make I used A few cups of avocado oil 3 garlic cloves About 1.5 cups annatto seeds Simmer on medium to low heat, more on the low side for 8-10 mins. Do not burn! The seeds will start to release their color. Let cool…

How to Make Annatto-Infused Oil | Aceite de Achiote Recipe

Big Mama Cooks on Instagram: "A more natural way to achieve the perfect color in your foods! Important details below! Ingredients ⬇️ 3 cups oil 1/2 cup achiote/annatto seeds 2 cloves of garlic* optional - Use during seasoning, to replace sazon packets. - Achiote oil has a very mild, slight peppery taste, unless you know what you are looking for, the taste is almost undetectable. - Use 2/3 tablespoons for an ideal color shade. - steeping the seeds in oil longer, will result in a more intense

This achiote paste recipe is perfect for seasoning many Mexican dishes, made from annato seeds, fresh garlic, citrus juice and lots of seasonings.