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Easy Achiote Paste Recipe

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Description

Achiote paste is a traditional Mexican condiment made from annatto seeds and various spices. It's commonly used as a marinade for meats, poultry, and seafood, or as a flavoring agent for soups and stews. Making your own achiote paste is easy and can be done in just a few minutes with a handful of ingredients.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this easy achiote paste recipe is about 10 minutes.

Cook Time

There is no cooking required for this recipe.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this easy achiote paste recipe:
  • 1/2 cup annatto seeds
  • 1/4 cup cumin seeds
  • 1/4 cup coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Equipment

To make this easy achiote paste recipe, you'll need the following equipment:
  • Spice grinder or mortar and pestle
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method

Here are the steps to make this easy achiote paste recipe:
  1. Combine the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and black peppercorns in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind until the spices are finely ground.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the ground spices, oregano, garlic powder, salt, white vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice until well combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Notes

Achiote paste can be quite spicy, so you may want to adjust the amount of black peppercorns or omit them altogether if you prefer a milder flavor.

Nutrition Info

Here's the nutritional information for this easy achiote paste recipe:
  • Serving size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 15
  • Total fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 305mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 2.4g
  • Dietary fiber: 1.1g
  • Sugars: 0.4g
  • Protein: 0.6g

Recipes FAQ

What is achiote paste used for?

Achiote paste is a traditional Mexican condiment that's commonly used as a marinade for meats, poultry, and seafood, or as a flavoring agent for soups and stews.

Can I substitute ground spices for whole spices in this recipe?

Yes, you can use ground spices instead of whole spices in this recipe. However, the flavor may not be as intense or fresh as using whole spices that are freshly ground.

Recipe Tips

- Make sure to store your achiote paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to 1 month. - Feel free to adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less black peppercorns. - Use this achiote paste as a marinade for chicken, pork, or fish, or as a flavoring agent for soups and stews.

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