Achiote or Annatto Oil
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 48
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 39.8
- Total Fat: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 0.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 0.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 0.0 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Achiote or Annatto Oil calories by ingredient
Introduction
An Italian or Mexican flavored oil. Achiote oil is annatto seeds and olive oil. It is used to flavor and color many dishes such as yellow rice. This recipe is so simple; you will wonder why you have not tried it before. An Italian or Mexican flavored oil. Achiote oil is annatto seeds and olive oil. It is used to flavor and color many dishes such as yellow rice. This recipe is so simple; you will wonder why you have not tried it before.Number of Servings: 48
Ingredients
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1-cup olive oil
2½ tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds*
*You might as well use the real deal since you can buy it as a ground spice right next to all the other spices...usually bottled as annatto. You can go to: http://www.mexgrocer.com/9641.html and get ½ ounce for $1.50 plus shipping or check your local Latin market.
Directions
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the seeds and toast for 2 to 3 minutes just until the seeds begin a steady bubble. Add the oil, reduce the heat to low and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. The oil will become bright orange. DO NOT overheat the oil and seeds, as overheating will turn the seeds black and the oil green thus ruining the oil.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let stand for a short while.
3. Strain the oil through a strainer or coffee filter or by other means.
4. You can keep achiote oil in a jar with a tight lid at room temperature for 4-5 days. Alternatively, store the oil in a glass container in the refrigerator. The oil will keep for several months
Serving Size: Yield: 1 cup or 48 servings of 1 teaspoon each.
Number of Servings: 48
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHUCKLES0719.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let stand for a short while.
3. Strain the oil through a strainer or coffee filter or by other means.
4. You can keep achiote oil in a jar with a tight lid at room temperature for 4-5 days. Alternatively, store the oil in a glass container in the refrigerator. The oil will keep for several months
Serving Size: Yield: 1 cup or 48 servings of 1 teaspoon each.
Number of Servings: 48
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHUCKLES0719.
